Heyue didn't really want to see Nian Shi, but thought she should tell her fourth brother if she had the chance, and ask him to pass on the message to Nian Shi.

After changing and washing up that night, she coaxed Hongjiao to sleep, and then Yue lay in Thirteen's arms, chatting casually about the matter with him, still harboring doubts in her heart.

Upon hearing this, Thirteen's expression turned serious, and his brows furrowed into a knot.

He Yue realized something was wrong and asked, "What's wrong? Is something the problem?"

Thirteen relaxed his brows and shook his head: "It's nothing, perhaps I was overthinking it. Since Consort He has said so, you should go to Fourth Brother's residence. Just remember, you should talk about this with Fourth Brother or Consort Nian alone, and don't tell anyone else."

Furthermore, Consort He is, after all, the Emperor's favored concubine. In the future, try to keep your distance from her to avoid getting involved and causing trouble.

He Yue nodded and said, "I always felt that Consort He's words seemed to have a deeper meaning. She seemed to care too much about Consort Nian. A concubine and a consort from outside the palace, it is impossible for them to be involved. They are not from the same batch of candidates. Consort He entered the palace many years earlier than Consort Nian."

"Why think about her? She's insignificant." Thirteen chuckled, changing the subject: "How was your day at the palace?"

He Yue felt depressed when she thought of Consort Wuya, so she told her what had happened.

"It's one thing for her to warn me, but to threaten me with Hongjiao is simply outrageous! Becoming a Noble Consort has only made her more arrogant. Does she really think no one can control her?"

Seeing her indignant expression, Thirteen shook his head: "Just go along with what the Noble Consort said. I didn't intend to compete with Fourteenth Brother anyway, so you don't need to argue with the Noble Consort and ruin your health."

"Hmph, I won't pay any attention to her. With a mother who spoils her children like that, it's no wonder the Fourteenth Prince is no good," Heyue said angrily.

It was precisely because of Uya's unprincipled pampering and her constant consideration for the Fourteenth Prince that the Fourteenth Prince developed such a domineering and arrogant personality, believing that everyone should obey him.

Later, when Yongzheng ascended the throne, the Fourteenth Prince was imprisoned for disobeying his own brother.

Isn't this temperament spoiled by his own mother, Uya?

"By the way, it was Consort Yi who started this whole thing today. That woman is despicable; she caused me to be targeted by Consort De."

Heyue never addressed Consort Wuya as "Noble Mother" in private, partly because she disliked it.

In Heyue's heart, Wuya was not worthy of being Thirteen's mother.

From childhood to adulthood, how could he have cared for Thirteen? Wasn't he raised by Fourth Brother?

Now they're using their age to bully Thirteen? How dare they?

"Have you ever thought about taking revenge on Consort Yi?" He Yue suddenly remembered this matter and guessed that although Thirteen didn't say it, he must hate Consort Yi in his heart.

Sure enough, a hint of gloom flashed across Thirteen’s eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and shook his head: “Consort Yi is considered an elder in the palace. She has also given birth to Fifth Brother and Ninth Brother. She has a place in Father’s heart. Even if I wanted to, it wouldn’t be easy to deal with her.”

He Yue disagreed: "Right now, she only has two sons as protection, and as one of the four concubines, it is indeed difficult to deal with her. However, a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. When the new emperor ascends the throne, will she still be so arrogant?"

Thirteen's eyes lit up instantly as he stared intently at Heyue.

He smiled brightly and said, "So, there's no need to be sad. We can wait, and by then, it will be even more comfortable for her to fall than it is now."

Isn't it more damaging to a person to disappoint them and drive them to despair?

Because he was a staunch follower of Prince Lian, Ninth Prince Yin Tang was always a thorn in Yongzheng's side and ultimately met a bad end.

Although Heyue did not know the historical fate of Consort Yi, she knew that Consort Yi, like Uya, was a biased mother who loved her youngest son, Yintang, more than Prince Heng, Yinqi.

Uya was raised by Empress Xiaoyi since childhood. After Empress Xiaoyi passed away, the fourth prince returned to Uya's side. However, by then the fourth prince was already grown up, and the relationship between mother and son naturally became somewhat distant.

Like his fourth brother, Prince Heng was raised by the Empress Dowager from a young age and did not spend much time with Consort Yi. The relationship between the mother and son was also very distant.

What we know is that after the Fourth Prince ascends the throne, the Ninth Prince's fate will not be good. As the Ninth Prince's mother, Consort Yi has always loved this son, so one can only imagine what her feelings must be.

That was more painful than killing her.

Heyue has always been protective of her own, including of Thirteen's mother. Although Heyue, as a daughter-in-law, has never met her mother-in-law, and even had a minor disagreement with Zhangjia Shi when Heyue was young.

But that didn't stop Heyue from feeling sorry for Thirteen who lost his mother at a young age and from harboring resentment towards Consort Yi.

Heyue had even less affection for the Ninth Prince. She had almost fallen into his trap herself, so she felt no sympathy for his fate.

They couldn't deal with Consort Yi, but they still had Fourth Brother.

Heyue said this not to encourage Thirteen to seek revenge, but because she knew he still held a grudge about it and sometimes felt upset when he saw Consort Yi. By saying this, Thirteen would feel less resentful.

Perhaps one day in the future, Thirteen can take revenge himself.

Thirteen grinned, his eyes sparkling like stars.

The following day, Heyue went to Prince Yong's residence.

Since that argument with Prince Yong, Heyue has never sought him out alone again.

It's not that I'm angry, it's just that I can't save face.

Upon arriving at Prince Yong's residence, Heyue remembered the matter and hesitated.

If Heyue were to tell Nian Shi directly, she would naturally be unwilling to go directly to Nian Shi's courtyard, lest any unpleasantness occur again.

Lady Nian is currently ill and it's impossible for her to meet with the Fourth Prince's wife. It wouldn't be good if the Fourth Prince's wife overheard Heyue relaying the message.

In the end, Heyue could only tell the Fourth Prince.

By the time Prince Yong returned, it was already late afternoon.

Heyue hesitated for a moment on her way from the backyard to the study, but went anyway.

When Su Peisheng saw Heyue, his face beamed like a flower: "Oh, the Thirteenth Princess Consort has arrived."

Looking at Su Peisheng's smiling face, He Yue couldn't help but smile herself.

"Is Fourth Brother inside?" Heyue asked.

"His Highness is here. Thirteenth Princess, please come in." Su Peisheng didn't even announce his arrival and directly invited Heyue in.

He Yue's lips twitched slightly, but she didn't stand on ceremony and pushed the door open to go inside.

Since Su Peisheng said so, it means that Prince Yong didn't have anything important to do inside.

Heyue was used to being at ease with Prince Yong and didn't feel the need to be restrained.

Sure enough, Prince Yong was playing chess alone at a table by the window in the west side room. When he saw Heyue enter, he glanced at her without any surprise.

He Yue was still a little embarrassed. She stepped forward, smiled, and bowed, saying, "Fourth Brother."

Prince Yong raised his hand, his expression indifferent: "Sit."

Seeing him point to the seat opposite, it seemed... he wanted to play chess with Heyue?

Three black lines appeared on He Yue's forehead. Her legs felt weak, and she forced a smile as she said, "Um... I came here to tell Fourth Brother something, so I won't stay any longer. After I finish speaking, I need to go back to be with Hong Jiao and the others."