Consort Yu: Why does this sound so sarcastic? After all, Yongqi is practically invisible in the harem.

When people say she's a good mother, do they mean she and her son are low-key?

Consort Yu didn't understand, but she still followed up on Chen Yuwei's words. However, Consort Yu ended up talking about Wuyunzhu, which made Chen Yuwei feel the same speechless feeling as Consort Yu.

Sure enough, when faced with an unlucky kid like Wuyunzhu, any kind words sounded sarcastic.

With a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth, Chen Yuwei led Wuyunzhu and Consort Yu to the place where Hongli was competing.

A burst of cheers erupted as the two children, Khoja and Fulinga, egged each other on, and a group of palace servants joined in.

Then they saw Hongli, who was carrying them, draw his bow and nock an arrow, while riding a horse that was running around everywhere. With a whoosh, the arrow left the longbow and flew forward at high speed.

Hit the bullseye!

The cheers around him instantly intensified, and even Hongli smiled.

The horse stopped, and Hongli dismounted, handing the bow and arrows in his hand to the palace servants.

He smiled and waved to Chen Yuwei and the others, signaling He Zhuo and Fu Ling'a to go shoot arrows. He then held up the Black Cloud Pearl and joked for a couple of minutes before asking Chen Yuwei the purpose of her visit.

Chen Yuwei smiled and took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from Hongli's face.

"It was because Wuyunzhu missed you that I dared to come and see you."

Faced with her mother's attempt to shift the blame, Wu Yunzhu readily took the blame herself.

She nodded, indicating that her mother was right; she did miss her father, the Emperor.

Consort Yu: ...

Consort Yu looked at Hongli with a puzzled expression, who was smiling like a peacock spreading its tail feathers. She felt a little confused.

Yes, I often hear the palace servants around me say that the Emperor dotes on Princess Wuyunzhu, who looks very much like him.

Consort Yu took this as mere flattery, after all, the Emperor's double standards were deeply ingrained in people's minds.

She's just a princess, how can she be pampered?

She never expected to see the Emperor's affection for Wuyunzhu today; it completely overturned her worldview.

Those old stereotypes now seem like mere sensationalism when applied to Wu Yunzhu.

Your Majesty, Consort Yu's eyes were deep, and she felt that the Yikun Palace lineage was indeed quite capable.

Leaving aside the Imperial Noble Consort who was capable of bearing and raising children, just look at the few children she raised—they were all the envy of everyone.

Sometimes Consort Yu would reflect on whether she had valued him too much, which was why Yongqi, who was already twelve, had no presence in front of the Emperor.

Although the mother and son kept a low profile to save their lives, hoping to survive until adulthood before making their own plans.

But if he doesn't show any of his skills, what good women will he have to choose from when Yongqi reaches marriageable age?

It is said that the emperor's sons never have to worry about finding a wife, but it is also very important to marry well.

After all, if the wife he married can't help, and Yongqi has to make up for it himself, then Consort Yu will probably be so angry that she'll vomit blood.

Some people may seem honest and law-abiding, but they actually harbor great ambitions.

"Your Majesty, the Tenth Prince has arrived."

Wu Shulai led Yongqi, who had already changed into riding attire, to the Emperor's side.

Hongli was still holding the chubby Wuyunzhu in his arms, and he simply nodded when he saw Yongqi coming over.

"Yongqi, go and try riding and archery. If you're not brave enough, you can ask the servants for help."

In stark contrast to his attitude towards Wuyunzhu, Hongli's intention was less to test Yongqi and more to simply be bored and call over one of his sons for a quick look.

The speaker is inattentive, and the other listeners can tell from it.

Compared to the cunning, calculating, and formidable Consort Yu, Yongqi is clearly no match.

His face turned pale instantly. Although he tried his best to remain calm, the gap between his ideals and reality was too great, and he was still easily seen through.

Oops!

Consort Yu inwardly cried out in alarm, and before Hongli could speak again, she quickly changed the subject.

Leading Yongqi to select horses for riding and archery practice, Hongli turned to look at the mother and son, his tone unfriendly, "Are you dissatisfied?"

Chen Yuwei: ...Who are you asking? Her?

“Your Majesty, Prince Yongqi is still young. Consort Yu is right, the prince is too nervous.”

A faint smile appeared on Chen Yuwei's lips. Afraid that Hongli would ask such questions again, she turned her head and teased her youngest daughter, Wuyunzhu, who was being held in Hongli's arms.

In fact, Wuyunzhu and Hongli were father and daughter, looking alike and sharing similar temperaments.

Chen Yuwei was disgusted just looking at Hongli covered in sweat from the sun, but Wuyunzhu hugged Hongli tightly around the neck and called him "Father, my dear" repeatedly.

Chen Yuwei: ...How could she not know that her daughter had the potential to be a sycophant? It was truly an eye-opener for her.

"nervous?"

Hongli scoffed, thinking that his Wei'er was perfect in every way and even trying to make up for others.

In his opinion, Yongqi was completely ruined by Consort Yu.

We shouldn't have let Consort Yu raise her. Even though Huixian is gone, there are still the Empress Dowager and the Dowager in the palace. Who couldn't we have entrusted her to? It's a bit late to say this now. Let's continue to see if we can make amends.

Hongli pondered how to correct Yongqi's ways.

Little did they know that Consort Yu and her son Yongqi were whispering among themselves that Hongli was biased and unworthy of being a father.

Yongqi is already a young boy. Because he looks very similar to Consort Yu, he is also a handsome young man.

Unfortunately, all she talks about is grumbling and complaining. Only Consort Yu is her biological mother; otherwise, who would want to listen?

“Yongqi, that is your father, the Emperor, and the ruler of the Qing Dynasty.”

Never be disrespectful to the Emperor; you are his son, but more importantly, he is his subject.

Consort Yu's words were rather forceful, which made Yongqi more impatient.

He rationally understands that his mother is doing this for his own good, but emotionally he can't accept it.

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