Chapter 430 Yuan Baoyu fainted without saying anything
Last time, the reason why Yuan Xiaonian was willing to go to the Eastern Palace with Li Suining was because he heard that Fuxing would also go.
Of course, he didn't want his mother to suffer in the cold palace anymore, and he had to leave the cold palace before he could continue doing what he wanted to do.
So, he secretly gave Fuxing a note, which read: I want to leave the cold palace.
In the past few days, Wenren Li and Fuxing have already discussed that in a few days, when the National Master Hall is completed, they will ask the emperor to re-deal with the people in the cold palace, sending them out of the palace, or demoting them to serve in various palaces.
Although this method is a bit risky, Concubine Jing gave birth to the second prince after all. According to convention, she cannot leave the palace, nor will she become a palace maid. There is a high probability that she will be demoted to a noble lady and return to the harem.
But unexpectedly, Yuan Xiaonian is now going to change his mind.
"I have other arrangements for this matter, so you don't have to worry about it." Yuan Xiaonian said slowly.
In fact, he did not completely trust Wenren Li and Fuxing, and asked them to help him leave the cold palace, which was also a test for them. But he did not expect Yuan Huaihong and Li Suining...
He had a feeling that even if he refused, they would not give up.
Therefore, he could only choose something else to test Wenren Li and Fuxing.
"I have something else for you." He waved to the two of them.
Fuxing immediately pulled Wenren Li forward and listened to Yuan Xiaonian with bated breath.
Yuan Xiaonian spoke very slowly. Although he couldn't see the expressions of the two people, he would always stop from time to time. Only when he saw the two people nodded would he continue speaking to make sure they fully understood what he meant.
Finally, he finished, "What do you think?"
"Is this... okay?" Wen Renli said hesitantly, "I'm afraid the Queen... probably won't agree."
Yuan Xiaonian sneered, "If you want me to believe you, you have to show some results. If the Queen wants me to fall into her trap, she has to spend a lot of money."
He didn't seem to care. "Besides, I didn't ask you to abolish Yuan Huaihong's position as the crown prince. They don't dare to take such a risk. It's like they treat me as a fool."
Wen Renli fell silent. He subconsciously glanced at Fuxing, then quickly looked away, apparently thinking quietly.
"It's settled." Yuan Xiaonian didn't want to waste any more time talking. "As for how to convince the Queen, that's up to you. Remember, if you want to cooperate, you must show sincerity."
Without giving them another chance to speak, he leaped onto the high wall and quickly disappeared into the night.
Wen Renli looked at the direction where Yuan Xiaonian disappeared, sighed deeply, and spoke as if talking to himself, "Can he... really sit in that position?"
The only answer he got was Fuxing's silence.
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The next morning, Li Suining and Yuan Huaihong went to Yonghua Palace again and told them that Yuan Xiaonian did not agree to cooperate, and said they wanted to give it a try.
Imperial Concubine Yi was obviously very surprised, "Why are you so persistent? Perhaps... Sister Jingfei and the Second Prince really don't want to leave the cold palace."
"No, I can see that Concubine Jing has thought of it. As for the Second Prince," Little Dumpling said confidently, "He loves Concubine Jing so much, how could he not consider her and hope that they will continue to live in such a difficult environment."
"But..." Imperial Concubine Yi really couldn't accept it. "Without any discussion, Xiaonian...would he really not care about Baoyu's life or death?"
"No." Yuan Huaihong was very sure. "Although the second son usually looks cold and doesn't care about anyone, he is not like that in his heart. If he wants to hate someone... he hates the Queen Mother and me. He will definitely not ignore Baoyu."
"I will go with my brother Baoyu then." Li Suining said seriously, "Even if my brother Baoyu doesn't want to, I can do it myself."
Imperial Concubine Yi showed an embarrassment, "Xiao Suining, this matter...doesn't require your intervention."
She also understood that even if Li Suining fell into the water and was rescued by Yuan Xiaonian, it would not change anything. After all, the child was not a prince.
She looked at her beloved son who was concentrating on eating snacks beside her, "Baoyu, did you hear what the prince and Xiao Suining said? Are you still willing to help your second brother?"
"I do!" Yuan Baoyu's little mouth was stuffed full, but he answered very quickly without any hesitation.
Concubine Yi was worried that he didn't understand, so she patiently explained, "The problem now is that your second brother doesn't agree to cooperate. You... might be in danger..."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will never let my fifth brother be in danger." Yuan Huaihong immediately assured.
Concubine Yi nodded and changed the subject, "If there is no danger, you might... be very cold and... get sick. Are you willing to help your second brother even if this is the case?"
"I do!" Unexpectedly, Yuan Baoyu was surprisingly determined.
Concubine Yi knew that this was the only way. She touched the little guy's head with heartache and asked with a wry smile, "Why does our Baoyu want to help your second brother so much? Do you like your second brother?"
"I don't like it!" Yuan Baoyu finally finished his snacks, his expression was very arrogant, "He doesn't like me, why should I like him?"
"But if I help him, I wonder if he will dare to look down on me again in the future." It turned out that the little fat man had other plans.
"Okay." Concubine Yi did not try to persuade him any further. She could only choose to fulfill her son's wish and believe in Yuan Huaihong.
"Your Highness, I will leave Baoyu in your care. You must... ensure his safety. Also, make sure he doesn't stay in the water for too long. Otherwise, he'll get sick again after just recovering."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Also, remember to prepare the medicine to dispel the cold. When we send Baoyu back, give it to him immediately." Yuan Huaihong said solemnly.
"Okay, don't worry!" Concubine Yi was also very serious. This matter involved a lot of things and could only succeed, not fail.
After discussing some details together, they immediately went their separate ways.
In the evening, there was a splash on the cold lake surface. It turned out that Li Suining slipped and fell into the water. Yuan Baoyu next to him didn't think twice, closed his eyes, and jumped in.
The two maids accompanying them were scared to death. Shaoyao and Chunxiang both shouted for help. The cold palace was the place closest to the lake.
Yuan Xiaonian had noticed them playing by the lake a long time ago, but he didn't expect that they would choose this method to help him.
He rushed out almost the moment the two little ones fell into the lake.
When he reached the lake, he jumped in without any hesitation and immediately pulled Li Suining and Yuan Baoyu up with one hand in each.
He quickly got ashore, threw the man to the ground, and couldn't help but yell, "Are you crazy or is that Yuan Huaihong crazy?"
The lake water in winter was even colder than the two children had imagined.
Yuan Baoyu fainted before he could say anything.
Li Suining, on the other hand, was still holding on, trembling as he waved at Yuan Xiaonian.
Yuan Xiaonian immediately squatted over and held her in his arms, "Little fool, what do you want to say?"
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