Chapter 362 He Will Not Be the Future Emperor
Soon, everyone left.
In fact, judging from the Queen Mother's attitude just now, Yuan Huaihong had already guessed what his mother was thinking.
He smiled and immediately helped Shangguan Jinglan sit down beside him. "Mother, if you have anything to say, just call me over. Why bother coming here in person?"
Shangguan Jinglan's expression, which had just relaxed, turned even uglier. "How dare you ask?"
"Hong'er," she grabbed Yuan Huaihong's hand, "How could you be so foolish? Li Suining is the daughter of a criminal. Her entire family might be executed. How could you insist on bringing her back?"
"Mother, the Bai family's crimes are completely fabricated," Yuan Huaihong said excitedly, "Your Highness believes..."
"Shut up!" Shangguan Jinglan suddenly scolded in a low voice, "I'm warning you. From now on, you are not allowed to say what I just said again. Not in front of your father, and not in front of anyone else. Remember?"
Yuan Huaihong couldn't help but feel a little unconvinced, "I'm not wrong."
"Yuan Huaihong!" It was obvious that Shangguan Jinglan was really angry.
Yuan Huaihong knew that the key at this moment was to keep Li Suining, and he was not suitable to go against Shangguan Jinglan.
"Okay, mother, I get it. I won't say that again." He hurried over and took Shangguan Jinglan's arm affectionately. "Don't be angry, mother."
Shangguan Jinglan sighed helplessly.
Yuan Huaihong was the person she placed all her hopes on, and he was also the crown prince, but unfortunately... the boy's heart was not in that position.
She always thought that it was because Yuan Huaihong was too young, so she had been working hard for that day, hoping that when Yuan Huaihong grew up, she would be able to ascend to that position safely and smoothly.
"Li Suining must also be sent away." She said coldly.
"Mother, I just asked the Emperor for permission to bring Sister Suining here, but after just one day, she's being sent away again," Yuan Huaihong said, his face full of grievance. "What will the Emperor think of me then? What will the other ministers think of me?"
The most important thing is that he would really hurt Xiaotuanzi's heart and the Bai family's hearts.
"Mother, don't forget that Li Suining is not only Bai Yunfeng's adopted daughter, she is also the old Grand Tutor's granddaughter. If I really send her away again, I really don't know how those civil officials will look down on me."
Shangguan Jinglan was silent. Indeed, she had forgotten about the old tutor.
Although it was Concubine Yi who made the final decision on Jiang Yinyue's divorce, it was also because of her. If she can save Li Suining this time, she will also be able to win over the old tutor.
"Mother, please leave her here." Yuan Huaihong noticed the Queen's struggle and immediately said tentatively, "I promise that I will not put myself and the Eastern Palace in danger."
Shangguan Jinglan finally compromised, but she did not forget to remind Yuan Huaihong, "But your mother tells you that Li Suining is by no means a simple four-year-old child. You must remember not to be confused by her, and you must not ignore your own safety for her."
"I understand, mother." Yuan Huaihong smiled and didn't take the queen's words to heart at all.
Of course he knew that Li Suining was not an ordinary four-year-old child. She was braver and more sensible than ordinary children, so everyone liked her and was willing to protect her.
In short, this time, he will do his best to protect Li Suining.
"Alright, I've said what I needed to say." Shangguan Jinglan looked at Yuan Huaihong earnestly, "Hong'er, you're not young anymore. You can't just think about playing all the time. You have to study the lessons your father assigned you. Don't just keep fiddling with those pieces of wood."
"I understand, I understand." Yuan Huaihong said perfunctorily, "Mother, I will take you back."
"No need." Shangguan Jinglan came to the courtyard and called to the little girl from a distance, "Li Suining, come here. I want to talk to you for a few words."
"Mother!" Yuan Huaihong became nervous instantly.
"What? Is your mother a monster that eats children?" Shangguan Jinglan looked at her son helplessly.
"Brother Crown Prince, don't worry," the little girl ran forward, tilted her head back, and said very obediently, "The Queen just missed me and wanted to talk to me. I'll take her out on behalf of Brother Crown Prince."
"Be good, go." Yuan Huaihong touched the little guy's head and signaled Shaoyao with his eyes to follow him.
Little Dumpling was obviously not afraid of Shangguan Jinglan at all. She even took the initiative to hold the Queen's hand.
Shangguan Jinglan felt her hand suddenly being held by something soft. She was subconsciously stunned for a moment and looked down.
The little girl curled her eyes and said, "Queen, let's go."
As she spoke, she actually took the Queen's hand and walked out carefully.
Shangguan Jinglan frowned, but did not pull back her hand. Instead, she followed Xiaotuanzi silently and let her pull her out of the East Palace.
"Empress, I know you're worried that I'll implicate the Crown Prince," the little girl said in a baby voice after leaving the East Palace, "but don't worry, Empress. I will definitely protect the Crown Prince and won't let him get involved."
When Shangguan Jinglan heard this, she just found it ridiculous.
She did chuckle, "Just you? My son is the crown prince of Dajin, the future emperor of Dajin. Does he need a four-year-old like you to protect him?"
"But the Crown Prince will not become the emperor in the future." Little Dumpling said seriously.
Shangguan Jinglan angrily pulled her hand back upon hearing this. "What nonsense are you talking about, little brat? He's the crown prince, the emperor's favorite son. If he's not the emperor in the future, who will be?"
Little Dumpling didn't say anything, but looked in the direction behind Shangguan Jinglan.
She noticed it on her way into the palace. It was in that direction. The future emperor was right over there.
Shangguan Jinglan noticed Tuanzi's eyes and subconsciously looked back.
But there was no one behind her, only an abandoned palace in the distance, which was the cold palace.
Shangguan Jinglan quickly looked away, not quite understanding what Xiaotuanzi was looking at.
She just said in an unhappy and cold voice, "Li Suining, listen carefully. I know you are not an ordinary child. There are some words that other children may not understand, but I believe that you can understand."
"Is the Queen praising Sui Ning for his intelligence?" Little Dumpling asked happily.
"Don't play dumb!" Shangguan Jinglan frowned. "I'm warning you, you and the Crown Prince are different in status. We won't be siblings, much less friends. If you implicate him because of your Bai family's affairs, I will never let you go."
The little girl nodded and promised seriously, "I will never bring trouble to the Crown Prince."
"Also, you are not allowed to use him!" Shangguan Jinglan bent down and lifted the little boy's chin. "Listen carefully, I don't care what you are planning now. If you dare to use the prince to save the Bai family, I will not let you go!"
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