Chapter 130 A Huge Misunderstanding

Chu Yunjin thought sadly.

In fact, the imperial concubine was nothing like she had imagined.

She had a falling out with Yan Cang before. Whether it was the Emperor or the Imperial Concubine, they only needed to send someone to inquire to find out that it was all her fault and that Yan Cang could not be blamed at all.

Moreover, in ancient times, the emperor was more respected than his subjects, and men were more respected than women.

This was an era where the husband was considered the most important person in the world.

When the couple bickered or argued, the Imperial Concubine, as Yan Cang's birth mother, did not immediately protect her son. Normally, shouldn't she have asked Yan Cang to sit down and have some tea, and then scolded and reprimanded her?

But every time the emperor saw her, he never scolded her for being ignorant.

When I met the Imperial Concubine today, she also reprimanded Yan Cang.

Anyone who didn't know better would think she was their daughter.

Chu Yunjin felt a warmth in her heart, and she increasingly felt that the original owner's reckless behavior was too foolish, exhausting both herself and others.

"Your Majesty, lunch is ready. Shall we serve it now?" The palace maid entered and bowed respectfully to ask for permission.

Chu Yunjin came to her senses and heard Consort Gu hum in agreement: "Send it."

"yes."

"Mother Consort." Chu Yunjin finally sat down, her eyes filled with remorse, sincerely reflecting, "After marrying the Prince, I have failed in every way. I am an unvirtuous wife and an unfilial daughter-in-law—"

"Why are you saying all this out of the blue?" Consort Gu scolded lightly, then leaned down and took her hand. "I heard from the Emperor last night that you were upset those days because Yan Cang is away from home all year round. The couple is always separated, which makes you resentful. I know your feelings. If you have time in the future, come to the palace to chat and have meals with me. You don't need to deal with those messy people."

Chu Yunjin: "..." A huge misunderstanding.

How can the original owner's actions be explained in this way?

If she had a choice, she would probably rather Yan Cang stay at the border forever and never come back.

Chu Yunjin felt a little guilty.

She didn't know why she felt guilty, since the original owner's actions had nothing to do with her... but she just couldn't help feeling guilty.

Perhaps it's because they used the same body, and in everyone's eyes they were the same person, so she automatically identified with them?

Chu Yunjin glanced at Yan Cang discreetly.

Yan Cang seemed lost in thought, standing naturally with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the outside of the hall, his body straight and upright, exuding the cold, ruthless aura of a military general.

But that face...

Chu Yunjin forced herself to look away.

In recent years, Yan Cang has been guarding the border, exposed to the wind and sun, and practicing martial arts for a long time. Although his face is handsome, it does not have the delicate skin that people in the capital have. No matter how you look at it, he has a charming masculine aura.

The palace maids quickly brought out the meal, and Consort Gu got up and sat down at the table. Yan Cang and Chu Yunjin sat on her left and right sides, while the palace maids and eunuchs stood on both sides, waiting to serve the food to their mistresses.

"It's been a long time since I've had a proper meal with Yan Cang," Consort Gu sighed. "He's always busy, always busy. He's away at the border for a year or two at a time, and the longest he's gone is two and a half years. After he comes back, he still has to deal with military affairs. He rushes into the palace to pay his respects, and he doesn't even have time to have a cup of tea with me."

Chu Yunjin felt heartbroken upon hearing this.

Although her child had not yet been born, she could truly understand Consort Gu's feelings.

The separation of mother and son for many years was a minor matter, but on the battlefield, swords and spears had no eyes, and injuries were commonplace. In addition, she had to worry about her son's safety at all times, so Consort Gu's days were not easy to endure.

“Your Highness has dealt a heavy blow to the Northern Desert this time, and they should need some time to recuperate,” Chu Yunjin said considerately. “Father has promised Your Highness a three-month leave… Well, although two months have already passed, there is still a month of leave left. During this time, Your Highness should frequently visit the palace to accompany your mother and fulfill your filial duty.”

In the first few days after returning to the capital, the Imperial Concubine was banished to the Cold Palace, and the mother and son rarely saw each other. Later, Yan Cang was sent to the Southern Border to investigate Pei Yi'an and Nan Zhao.

The three-month vacation has passed by in the blink of an eye.

"The Emperor gave him leave to spend time with you." Consort Gu raised her hand and poked her forehead. "There are rules in the harem. Even your own son cannot come to the palace every day. Besides, I have my own things to do and do not need him to fulfill his filial duties."

After saying that, he pointed at Yan Cang and said, "Look at this taciturn guy, how many words has he said since he came in?"

Chu Yunjin pursed her lips and silently glanced at Yan Cang.

Yan Cang was also looking at her.

The couple looked into each other's eyes.

A subtle atmosphere permeated the room.

Consort Gu acted as if she hadn't seen anything, and lowered her head to enjoy her food.

"Your Majesty," a eunuch entered and respectfully reported, "Consort Shu requests an audience."

Consort Gu's expression changed slightly, and her look immediately turned serious: "What is she doing here during mealtime?"

Chu Yunjin said, "They must have come for the matter of Prince Jin."

The imperial concubine looked very displeased, but still said, "Let her in."

A palace maid went to deliver a message.

Consort Shu, dressed in simple palace attire, hurriedly entered the hall and knelt down with a thud: "Your Highness, Prince Yan, please spare Prince Jin, please spare Prince Jin!"

Yan Cang frowned slightly, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, there's no need for this."

"Sister Shufei, what are you doing?" Consort Gu frowned and turned to signal the palace maid to pull her up. "An elder kneeling before a junior? Are you deliberately trying to put Yan Cang in an unjust position?"

"I didn't! I didn't!" Consort Shu broke free from the maid's support and turned to look at Chu Yunjin. "Yunjin, you used to like Prince Jin the most. Can you plead for him? I beg you, Yunjin, haven't I been bad to you before? Please ask Prince Yan to spare Prince Jin, okay? Yunjin..."

Consort Gu's face was grim.

Chu Yunjin looked at her expressionlessly: "Is Consort Shu confused? When have I ever liked Prince Jin?"

Consort Shu's expression changed drastically: "You used to like—"

“My husband is the Prince of Yan, and I will only love the Prince of Yan,” Chu Yunjin interrupted her, her tone displeased. “The Prince of Jin colluded with Pei Yi’an, betraying the country and colluding with the enemy. Father Emperor issued an edict to deal with him. What does this have to do with Yan Cang? Did Yan Cang instigate them to betray the country and collude with the enemy? Did Yan Cang instigate them to be so malicious and have the intention to harm others?”

She grew angrier as she spoke, “Your son is a wicked man. He used to love to sow discord between me and Yan Cang, taking advantage of Yan Cang’s absence to create misunderstandings and make people think I was a promiscuous woman. He deserves his current fate!”

Consort Shu's face turned deathly pale, and she glared at her with resentment: "If you hadn't harmed him, how could he have ended up like this?"

"I didn't harm him." Chu Yunjin frowned. "Please watch your words, Consort Shu. Convicting someone requires evidence. You have no proof, so how can you say I harmed him?"

Consort Shu stood up and rushed forward, intending to slap her: "You vile woman—"

"His Majesty has arrived!" A loud announcement rang out, and Consort Shu stopped abruptly.