Chapter 521 The Princess Who Was Widowed Early (14)

If Emperor Rui really cared about his son, he would not have left him alone to be bullied and scolded in the palace for so many years. He had suffered so much since he was born, and it was already the extreme. No matter how much he made up for it, the scars in his heart would never heal.

But he had to fight.

Because if he didn't fight, he would always be a poor wretch in the palace who was beaten and scolded by others. Moreover, she who came to visit him was of noble status, and he could only fight to get closer to her.

To gain sympathy? To gain love? He had seen so many poor people in the palace, even if he had to imitate them, he should have learned it.

"Seventh Prince, you should have a good rest. Meals will be brought to you later." The little maid who served him lowered her head and retreated, and considerately closed the door.

There was no one in the room. At this time, his torn body was emitting waves of pain, and every limb was feeling pain. Gu Changfeng opened his eyes, with confusion and sadness in his eyes.

He gritted his teeth and closed his eyes tightly, telling himself that this little pain was nothing. As long as he got through this difficult time, he would be able to stand up and live his life.

The Imperial Palace, Chunhui Palace.

"What?! The emperor actually named that woman's child as the seventh prince?" When Concubine Shu's mother heard the news from her daughter, she was so shocked that the melon seeds in her hand fell.

"How could it be! How could it be like this! Didn't the emperor not recognize this child? He is the seed of that woman." She squatted down and picked up the melon seeds while raising her face to ask her daughter.

Compared with her mother's shock at the moment, Concubine Shu seemed much calmer. She picked up a plum and stuffed it into her mouth, saying softly: "This child originally belongs to the emperor. Otherwise, according to the emperor's temper, he would definitely not let him stay. I'm just surprised that this child can actually run from the palace to the hunting ground. The distance on the way is not far." "Do

you mean that there is someone behind this child?" Concubine Shu's mother stopped picking up the melon seeds, and stood up with the help of a stool, her eyes burning.

This is the result she least wants to see.

The third and fifth princes are already the most popular candidates for the crown prince. Now the emergence of the seventh prince intensifies the struggle and makes it even more difficult. What should she and the family behind her do?

Concubine Shu nodded, a chill in her beautiful eyes, "I'm afraid someone is behind this."

She sent people to investigate secretly as soon as she received the news. It is said that someone saw the eldest princess once on the palace road not far from the gate of the abandoned palace. The eldest princess is a new widow. Losing her husband means losing her happy family. It is very likely that she wants to intervene in power.

However, can a mere seventh prince compete with the person behind her? The eldest princess is really delusional!

"Really?" Concubine Shu's mother was waiting for her answer. Seeing that Concubine Shu did not answer her question directly, she tactfully did not continue to ask.

After half a quarter of an hour, Concubine Shu slowly said, "Mother, go home and tell father to speed up the plan of establishing a crown prince. The matter is done, no matter how jealous and anxious others are, they can't change our position."

"You mean the person behind the seventh prince is very powerful? Then... then..." Concubine Shu's mother was unstable and was supported by the quick-eyed and quick-handed palace maid. She covered her chest and said in panic, "Will that affect our plan?"

Concubine Shu glanced at her, with obvious disdain in her eyes. Her mother was good in everything, but she was too timid, and she was hesitant and indecisive in doing things. But she suppressed her emotions in the blink of an eye, and comforted her mother, "He is just a powerless prince. The emperor is cold and will forget about him soon."

"I hope so." Concubine Shu's mother rubbed her swollen temples. She shouldn't have been persuaded by her daughter and dragged her whole family on the pirate ship of the fifth prince. Since ancient times, the competition for the crown prince has been very fierce. The one who laughs first may not laugh the last. It is better to bet on the child in her daughter's belly than on the fifth prince. After all, this is her own grandson.

She looked at her daughter again. It was obvious that she didn't take this big thing to heart. She felt more panic in her heart. She was about to speak, her eyes swept around the furnishings in the room, she sighed softly, squatted down and continued to pick up the melon seeds on the ground.

The daughter has had her own ideas since she was a child. Like her father, she is stubborn and will not change her mind.

I don't know what kind of magic potion the fifth prince gave them, so that they would do it for him at all costs!

The female official came in from outside and bowed, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager summoned you to serve in her palace at noon tomorrow."

"I know." Shu Fei waved her hand impatiently, frowning and said, "What kind of tricks is this old witch going to do again?"

Not long after entering the palace, she found that Emperor Rui and the Empress Dowager were just superficial motherly love and filial piety. In order to please Emperor Rui, she never dealt with the Empress Dowager. It seemed that it was precisely because of her unfamiliarity that the Empress Dowager often tried to sow discord in front of Emperor Rui. But the Empress Dowager acted very appreciative of her in the harem. If Emperor Rui did not have his own spies in the palace, she would have been fooled by the old witch.

"Empress Dowager? Haven't you always been close to her? She summoned you at this time? Is she trying to trip you up?" This was the first thought of Shu Fei's mother.

"Counterattack." Shu Fei stroked her belly from time to time, with deep thought in her eyes.

In any case, she had to find a time to meet the fifth prince.

The fifth prince was also discussing this important matter with Song Weicheng in the mansion at this time.

"I had no choice but to summon you to my mansion this time." He bowed and said, "You should know the important matter in the palace, right?"

Song Weicheng nodded slightly, "I have heard it."

"Xiao Qi risked his life to save his father this time. His father must have made many moves to compensate him." The fifth prince stroked the white jade in his hand, his expression solemn.

"You can remain unchanged in the face of all changes." Song Weicheng shook his feather fan, obviously absent-minded.

"Will your father?" There was temptation and panic in the fifth prince's words.

Everyone knew that he was highly valued by Emperor Rui, but only he knew the taste. His father might not have any intention for him. He just wanted to see him and his third brother fighting.

Thunder happened to sound, Song Weicheng looked out the window, his eyes were long, "It's really like a storm is coming."

The fifth prince stood behind him, watching the heavy rain knock down the hibiscus flowers in front of the window, and his bad premonition became stronger and stronger.

He looked at Song Weicheng, whose clothes were already wet by the heavy rain, standing at the window in a daze, looking like he was worried.

It's always better to rely on yourself than on others. He had to speed up his plan.

Emperor Rui, who had been planning to hunt for half a month, returned to Kyoto immediately after Gu Changfeng's health improved. In order to compensate his son, he decided to hold a family banquet to formally clear his name.

(End of this chapter)