Why do you say that?

Consort Hui was immediately stunned, and even her eyes, which she usually couldn't open, widened a bit.

Upon seeing this, Consort Ling knew that Consort Hui's words had stirred her thoughts.

Immediately, she stopped keeping it and explained her theory to Consort Hui.

"...What you're saying, was it the idea of ​​the Hesheli clan?"

"That shouldn't be the case," Consort Hui thought with some disbelief. The main reason was that the Crown Prince's magnanimity was lacking. How could such a person tolerate Consort Ping and her son sharing the benefits? It was more likely that he would nip it in the bud and not give it a chance.

Consort Ling nodded, looking heartbroken. "Your Majesty, that's not how it's said."

Although the Crown Prince was occasionally not very magnanimous, his uncle, Suo'etu, had very high demands.

Furthermore, Consort Ping's father was once the head of the Heseri clan. Even if Songgotu didn't care about the clan's past, he would still want to win them over. The best way to unite the Heseri clan was to start with Consort Ping and her son, winning them over and securing the greatest possible benefit for the Heseri clan.

At this point, Consort Hui was already tempted, but she remained silent and listened quietly.

Seeing this, Consort Ling immediately intensified her attack, saying, "As far as the Hesheli clan is concerned, whether the Crown Prince ascends to the throne or Consort Ping and her son benefit, it's all their own business."

"But Your Majesty, this is detrimental to you and the First Prince, and it will also harm the Yehenara clan."

The Yehenara clan, led by Mingzhu, supported Consort Hui and her son because they wanted to gain more power and elevate the Yehenara clan to a higher position.

However, if the Hesheli clan gains the upper hand, the Yehenara clan will clearly be at a disadvantage.

The fact that the Yehenara clan suffered a loss meant that they were unable to help Yinti gain more, which would affect the future of Consort Hui and Yinti, mother and son.

Consort Hui: ...?!

It seems that this is indeed the case.

In matters of the court, it's a matter of ebb and flow, a situation where one side advances an inch while the other retreats an inch.

There was no conflict between the Yehenara clan and the Hesheli clan. However, the leaders of this generation, Suo'etu and Mingzhu, were both talented and ambitious, and wanted to push their clans to the next level.

Therefore, it is understandable that both sides are at odds.

Behind Yinti was Mingzhu, and behind the Crown Prince was Suo'etu.

This was already an open secret in the imperial court, and even Emperor Kangxi personally intervened to fuel the flames between the two sides. Whether it was for the sake of balance or something else, unsurprisingly, the two sides had become enemies. They were not quite at the point of life and death, but peaceful coexistence was definitely out of the question.

"Consort Ling, do you mean we're going to take action against Consort Ping as well?"

Consort Hui understood Consort Ling's words, but she was not keen on doing something like taking action against Consort Ping.

It's mainly because it's not cost-effective.

"Your Majesty, we don't necessarily have to do it ourselves. We can create chaos within their ranks."

Seeing that Consort Hui was so understanding, Consort Ling simply blurted out her plan.

She didn't really come here to drag Consort Hui and her son down with her. After all, she didn't have Consort Ping's luck. The Yehenara clan only had one bloodline prince, Yinti, in the harem. If something really happened, the family wouldn't tolerate her.

So Consort Ling's initial plan was to have Consort Hui take the opportunity to get involved, preferably to give Consort Ping something to do, and at the same time free up her time to achieve what she wanted.

Consort Hui waved her hand, "Tell me in detail."

Consort Ling leaned close to Consort Hui, "Your Majesty, this is my plan..."

blah blah blah

Consort Ling's eloquence was on full display at this moment.

Even Consort Hui didn't know that Consort Ling, whom she disregarded, was so eloquent.

If Xiuning were here, she would definitely say that Consort Ling's eloquence is so great that she can turn the dead back to life, which shows how much effort Consort Ling has put in.

...

"Your Highness, do you think Consort Hui would agree to this?"

The maid supported Consort Ling's wrist. The two had already left Chuxiu Palace and were leisurely making their way back to their own palace.

Consort Ling said confidently, "Yes, Consort Hui values ​​the eldest prince the most."

"Everything I said makes sense, and it will only benefit the First Prince, not harm him." So why would Consort Hui be unwilling? Consort Hui is not a vegetarian bodhisattva; she also has emotions and desires.

Upon hearing this, the maid lowered her head and thought for a moment before saying, "If Consort Hui succeeds, won't it have an impact on Your Highness?"

As Consort Ling's personal maid, she naturally knew the purpose of her mistress's visit today.

The most important one is the prince whom the master wants to raise, namely the thirteenth prince Yinxiang, who is now in an awkward position under Consort Ping's care.

That's right, Consort Ling was aiming for Yinxiang, not for someone like Consort Ping who was pregnant and wanted to have a child herself out of envy.

Consort Ling has a very clear understanding of herself. After all these years, she has no doubt about whether she can get pregnant.

If that's the case, then it's better to bring back a ready-made one. After all, it's not like there haven't been princes who have been raised a second time. The Empress Dowager's fifth prince, Yinzhen, and the current eleventh prince, Yintao, are the same thing. So it's quite feasible for her to raise Yinxiang.

"It won't have a big impact. As long as Consort Hui can hold Consort Ping back, our plan will be more than half successful."

Consort Ling pondered for a moment, then asked, "What did Consort Zhangjia say?"

She wanted to raise Yinxiang, but she couldn't just do it all on her own. She had already communicated with Consort Zhangjia, and the two of them tacitly ignored Consort Ping, who was pregnant.

In their minds, now that Consort Ping had her own child, she wouldn't be as open and supportive of Yinxiang as before. It was understandable that Yinxiang would take this opportunity to find another adoptive mother.

Thinking of Consort Zhangjia's situation, the maid whispered, "Consort Zhangjia didn't say anything, only that everything is up to Your Majesty's orders."

However, Consort Zhangjia is over eight months pregnant and about to give birth, so it's probably not advisable for her to devote too much energy to it.

In reality, Consort Zhangjia acted as if you could raise her if you wanted, but she wouldn't put in any effort, and whether she succeeded or failed, it had nothing to do with her.

As for why I say this, I need to explain Zhangjia Concubine's pregnancy again. Up until now, Zhangjia Concubine has been pregnant twice since giving birth to Yinxiang. However, Zhangjia Concubine has been unlucky, and both of her pregnancies, including this one, are daughters.

Princesses are less valuable in the harem than princes. Zhangjia has been a concubine for many years but has not been promoted. She has no energy left to care about Yinxiang. Her greatest wish is to take advantage of the absence of the main concubine in Yonghe Palace to raise her two daughters to adulthood.

Anyway, her son would never suffer a loss, so she only needed to take good care of her daughter.

Well, I have to say, this kind of thinking and mentality is quite unique in the entire harem.