The master and servant exchanged a silent glance, each internally complaining.
When Chen Yuwei returned from the small garden, she saw the familiar face she had been thinking about next to the carpet where Yongwei had been playing.
You really can't just say things carelessly; look, they've read the person's name down now.
Thinking to herself, Chen Yuwei smiled faintly, "Consort Gao."
Consort Shu
A servant was by Gao Hongshan's side, his eyes glancing at the oblivious Yongwei.
Tsk, you silly little thing!
Chen Yuwei scolded her son and then walked over to Gao Hongshan's side, "Did Consort Gao just come out of Chuxiu Palace?"
You won't come across this path in the Imperial Garden unless you specifically come here.
Chuxiu Palace is located next to the Imperial Garden and was also the residence of Consort Yu, Yongqi's birth mother.
Given the current relationship between Gao Hongshan and Keliye Teshuying, it's understandable.
Gao Hongshan nodded, "Consort Shu brought Prince Yongwei out for a spring outing, what a delightful occasion."
Chen Yuwei smiled good-naturedly, "Isn't that how life goes? Where else can we go?"
Gao Hongshan snorted, not so much at Chen Yuwei, but more at expressing her own dissatisfaction.
"The Noble Consort Shu is unaware of the candidates to be selected for the palace in this imperial concubine selection."
Chen Yuwei countered, "Did Consort Gao know?"
Gao Hongshan nodded, her tone unfriendly, "Our Empress chose a man from a high-ranking family. How could I not know that the Empress is so kind-hearted?"
They didn't have this attitude before, otherwise the Empress Dowager and Empress wouldn't have gotten into this mess. There are still two Niohuru concubines in the harem now.
Muttering to herself, Gao Hongshan felt that Fucha Jinyi was abusing her power for personal gain.
Look at these people who were chosen! Humph! There's no place for me in the harem anymore.
Gao Hongshan has been having a tough time lately. She had just given birth to a son and should have been poised for a meteoric rise to power, but her father, who was in charge of the affairs of the previous dynasty, ran into trouble and was caught red-handed. As a result, she has been unable to attend to the affairs of the harem for the time being.
Sure enough, apart from showing his face on the day of the full moon, the emperor never went to Chengqian Palace again.
The Chengqian Palace where Gao Hongshan now lives is merely a name without substance, and she has been ridiculed countless times by the concubines in the harem.
Chen Yuwei guessed that Consort Yu must regret handing over her son in vain.
As a result, not only were the mother and son separated, but the son also didn't benefit from anything.
Chen Yuwei pondered these thoughts for a moment before suppressing them.
"Consort Gao is overthinking it. The Empress must have her reasons for doing this."
Furthermore, each imperial concubine selection was held to ensure the emperor's continuation of his lineage.
Consort Gao should be mindful of the occasion when it comes to certain things. Right now, it's just the two of us here, so no one will say anything more. But in other places…” Chen Yuwei smiled without saying a word; she couldn't guarantee that someone wouldn't betray Gao Hongshan.
Gao Hongshan wasn't exactly a saint in the harem; she offended many people intentionally or unintentionally on a daily basis.
If she were to encounter someone who harbors a grudge, well, Chen Yuwei didn't even dare to imagine how unpleasant that scene would be.
Gao Hongshan: ...
Gao Hongshan felt uncomfortable all over because of Chen Yuwei's "well-intentioned reminder".
After glancing awkwardly at Chen Yuwei a few times, Gao Hongshan stammered for a long time without uttering a complete sentence.
The two of them stood there like that until Gao Hongshan couldn't stand it anymore and ran away first.
Chen Yuwei: ...What a character!
Watching Gao Hongshan leave in a panic, Chen Yuwei glanced at Xia He.
Xia He understood immediately and walked over to Chen Yuwei, whispering about the ladies-in-waiting selected by the Empress this time.
In fact, the early selection of candidates caught the imperial court off guard.
Many eligible young women don't have enough time to participate in this talent show.
The current selection list has been finalized. Excluding those who will be betrothed to members of the royal family, the rest will be used to fill the harem.
The most famous among them was a young lady from the Yehenara clan, said to be a descendant of Mingzhu, a proper noblewoman.
"What Consort Gao was talking about is pretty much her. With such a background, she would probably be a lord of a palace if she entered the palace." Nowadays, there are not many vacant palaces in the harem.
The fact that Gao Hongshan was able to break through her defenses only shows that there is a high probability that this Yehenara clan's concubine is similar to her.
Blinking innocently, Chen Yuwei gestured for Xia He to leave.
Anyway, whether they become concubines or imperial consorts, they won't come to Yikun Palace. Just watch the show.
"Wei'er, come to your mother."
Chen Yuwei reached out and lifted Yongwei off the carpet, pulling him into her arms.
Yongwei wrapped his arms around Chen Yuwei's neck and kept calling her "Mother".
Chen Yuwei's smile deepened. "Mother's here. Shall we go to the pond and see the fish?"
"good"
"Someone, put shoes on the young prince, tidy up this place, and the rest of you, leave with me."
"Yes, this servant understands."
A group of people left the Imperial Garden in a hurry and went to a small pond not far away.
The lotus leaves covered the surface of the small pond, and a few fish swam through them.
Red, yellow, white—the colors were vibrant, prompting Yongwei to exclaim in amazement.
Chen Yuwei took Yongwei out for most of the day, and they didn't return to Yikun Palace until they got hungry.
After having a meal and taking a short rest, Chen Yuwei took advantage of the cool afternoon weather to visit the Princess's Residence and the Prince's Residence.
When Chen Yuwei arrived at the princess's residence, she saw He Zhuo and Fu Ling'a exchanging blows.
Two tiny figures, each holding a whip, are attacking each other.
There were also several nuns nearby to instruct him, so that they could stop any problems in time.
Chen Yuwei watched for a while until she was discovered by He Zhuo and Fu Ling'a.
"Mother!" "Mother!"
The two little figures grinned and approached Chen Yuwei, holding hands as they walked into the house.
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