Chapter 108 The Fourth Prince's Scheming
"We can wait and see what happens. If all of this was indeed planned by Concubine Qi herself, then she must be very smart. Perhaps she didn't expect that everything she did would be discovered. Let's see if her purpose is as we suspect. In addition, we must give the Queen some time."
After thinking for a while, Nian Shilan said lightly that she didn't believe that the Queen could remain calm about the fact that Concubine Qi was pregnant.
"Yes, everything will be done according to the Imperial Concubine's wishes."
Several people also agreed with Nian Shilan's statement, but there was still a hint of indignation on Shen Meizhuang's face.
Nian Shilan understood Shen Meizhuang's thoughts. Ever since Concubine Qi entered the palace, she always relied on the emperor's favor to be disrespectful to Shen Meizhuang from time to time. Now Shen Meizhuang has discovered that the other party has such despicable means. How can she not be angry?
But there is another important matter now: "The Queen's main reason for coming here should be because of the Fourth Prince's matter. We can't just sit there and wait for death. If the Queen really achieves her goal, we will become extremely passive."
Before leaving, Nian Shilan knew that the Queen wanted to take this opportunity to examine the Fourth Prince in person, and if possible, she would definitely let the Fourth Prince appear in front of the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, if that's the case, why don't we take the initiative? I've heard that the Fourth Prince isn't favored by the Emperor, but anyone in the palace would try to gain a foothold. I think if the Fourth Prince isn't incompetent, he'd definitely make plans for himself."
Just because the Fourth Prince's mother was of low status, he has not been favored by the Emperor since he was born. What's more, there are many people in the palace who flatter the weak and look down on the powerful. One can imagine the life that the Fourth Prince leads on a daily basis.
Concubine Xin's words made Nian Shilan think carefully. She originally didn't want to deal with the Fourth Prince, but now it seems that there is no way to avoid it.
"In that case, let's get in touch with the Fourth Prince before the Queen does and see what he looks like now."
Nian Shilan knew very well that although the emperor's suspicion of the Nian family had decreased a lot compared to before, he would never allow her to have any involvement with the prince, so even if she wanted to contact the Fourth Prince, she had to find a suitable opportunity so that the emperor would not have any other ideas.
One day, a few people were chatting in the teahouse, when suddenly a Cuju flew over from a distance. Songzhi was so scared that she quickly stepped forward to support Nian Shilan.
Fortunately, the Cuju fell to the ground before it reached anyone and did not actually hit anyone, but it still gave everyone a scare.
"Where did this come from?"
An Lingrong patted her chest. Thinking of the thing that had just hit them, she still felt a little scared.
Before anyone else could speak, they saw someone running towards them from a distance.
"Greetings to the Imperial Concubine, to the Imperial Concubine An, and to Concubine Xin."
The person who came turned out to be the Fourth Prince.
A hint of deep meaning flashed in Nian Shilan's eyes. She was still thinking about how to let the emperor meet the Fourth Prince without arousing suspicion, but she didn't expect that he would take the initiative to come to her.
The Fourth Prince seemed to have not expected that he would offend the concubines. He was so frightened that he quickly knelt in front of Nian Shilan to apologize to the concubines.
"It turns out to be the Fourth Prince. Hurry up and get up."
Nian Shilan and the others looked at each other secretly. This was the prince that the queen had been thinking about. Now it seemed that his mind was indeed different from that of ordinary people. No wonder he was the future emperor.
I still remember the time when I wandered around the palace after my death. I saw many things that I didn't know when I was alive. The person in front of me was promoted all the way with the support of Zhen Huan and finally became the biggest winner. However, he was a little ungrateful in the end. Perhaps people in the imperial family are inherently ruthless, suspicious and jealous.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I was just playing in the courtyard and didn't expect to disturb you. Please punish me."
The Fourth Prince seemed frightened and did not stand up. He continued to kneel in front of Nian Shilan politely.
"Alright, I'm fine, you don't have to be too nervous, just go down."
Although Nian Shilan did not want the Queen to achieve her goal, she was even more worried when facing the Fourth Prince, as he clearly regarded her as a stepping stone for her.
In the past, she always thought that the Third Prince looked innocent and silly, but now after comparing them, she felt that the Third Prince pleased her more. At least the child said whatever he thought, without so many twists and turns.
"Your Highness, I heard that the Emperor has come to the palace this time, but I haven't had the chance to see him. I just want to do my duty. I wonder if Your Highness could take me to see the Emperor?"
The Fourth Prince knelt respectfully in front of Nian Shilan, and his sincere words made it easy for people to feel reluctant to refuse him.
But who is Nian Shilan? She has seen so many intrigues, and in her eyes, these are just the most basic means.
The Fourth Prince is indeed not a simple child. He has started planning for his future so early. I still remember that Zhen Huan met the Fourth Prince again before, but Zhen Huan did not give the Fourth Prince a chance to speak his request at that time. I think he had the same purpose at the time.
Now that I am a noble concubine, I should have become his target candidate since I entered this palace. He knows very well that as long as he can deal with me, he will have the opportunity to meet the emperor.
"Your Royal Father has been very busy with government affairs recently. You should go back and rest for now. I will convey your concern for your Royal Father later. When the Emperor sends you a message, you can go and see Him."
Nian Shilan thought about it and felt that she still couldn't bring the Fourth Prince directly to the emperor. Otherwise, given the emperor's suspicious nature, he would definitely doubt her intentions.
To the Fourth Prince, her answer was a rejection of his request, and he lowered his head in disappointment.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I understand."
Then he stood up and prepared to leave, his figure looking indescribably lonely.
"Fourth Prince, please wait a moment."
Nian Shilan didn't know what was going on with her. Perhaps she was thinking of her past self. Even though she couldn't give the Fourth Prince much help, she could still make some adjustments.
"Your Royal Father is indeed very busy with government affairs. I will take you outside the palace. Would you mind taking a look through the windows and doors from afar?"
The Fourth Prince did not expect that things would take such a turn. Although the result was not what he expected, it was still good after all.
"Your Highness, I thank you."
In that case, Nian Shilan stood up and walked out of the pavilion with the others.
"This Fourth Prince is also pitiful. He has no biological mother to take care of him. The Emperor treats him the same way. He has to plan everything by himself."
An Lingrong understood this feeling very well, just like she did back then, but fortunately she now had Nian Shilan and Zhen Huan, so her life was not so difficult.
After hearing An Lingrong's words, Nian Shilan just smiled faintly and didn't say anything else, but she was thinking differently in her heart.
Everyone only saw the surface of the matter. The Fourth Prince was pitiful, but the Fifth Prince was also raised in the palace, while the Fourth Prince had his own plans early on.
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