After Yongyue returned to the palace, Consort Ning seemed much more cheerful than before.
Similarly, the frequency with which she visits Yikun Palace has visibly increased.
Pushing a cup of tea towards Ningfei, Chen Yuwei told her not to overthink it, "Everyone in the harem has those kinds of moments."
Try to think more positively; that's more important than anything else.
Consort Ning looked down at the teacup that was being pushed towards her, which was still emitting wisps of steam.
"Your Highness, do you also feel that you are one of them?"
Compared to us concubines who are easily discarded, the Emperor has always treated you very well.
As she gently stroked her relatively smooth face with one hand, Consort Ning's tone was unreadable, whether it was sorrow or something else, but it gave people a sense of unease.
Chen Yuwei was used to being tested with various words, while Consort Ning was probably more curious.
"His Majesty treats me well, but what are the standards?" Consort Ning is being too presumptuous.
"I am just an ordinary woman in the harem; no matter how high my rank, it cannot change the fact that my appearance will age."
Judging from the current situation, Hongli will indeed stay overnight at Yikun Palace where she resides.
But this was only in comparison to the old men in the harem. Chen Yuwei knew in her heart that the emperor was gradually stripping away his dependence on her.
One day, Hongli will treat her the same way he treats his other concubines.
Imperial Noble Consort? She is merely a woman of even higher status, an important pawn to the Emperor, capable of managing the harem and handling general affairs for him.
Consort Ning was both surprised and understanding when she heard Chen Yuwei make a self-deprecating remark.
Yes, what you can see is only a partial view from your own perspective.
Leaving aside the question of whether these perspectives are right or wrong, the fact that Consort Ning's subjective emotions alone would influence the judgment is undeniable.
Slightly embarrassed, Consort Ning apologized to the Imperial Noble Consort and took a sip of her tea.
"There's no need to be so careful. I didn't expect you to come today."
What is Yongyue's situation in the Prince's Residence? There aren't many princes in the palace.
Consort Ning, sometimes you should let Yongyue participate in activities before the Emperor more often.
No matter what, the Emperor is still Yongyue's father; how could he not love him?
Chen Yuwei's words made Consort Ning smile bitterly, "Your Highness, Yongyue and the Emperor are probably the least familiar father and son in the palace."
She also wanted Yongyue to spend more time with the Emperor, at least to develop some affection for him.
What's frustrating is that Yongyue herself avoids this matter.
Yongyue, who lived in the Prince's residence, lived in constant fear and dared not relax for long.
Even Consort Ning doubted whether her decision to bring Yongyue into the palace was the right one.
Yongyue clearly doesn't adapt well to the harem. Can she really live a smooth life in the harem?
"Is it as serious as you say? Is there some misunderstanding that hasn't been cleared up?"
Chen Yuwei didn't pay much attention to Yongyue, only occasionally hearing Xia He mention her.
But accompanying Yongyue was inevitably the presence of her mother, Consort Ning.
Chen Yuwei thought that Consort Ning had helped Yongyue adapt quickly, but Consort Ning was completely helpless, which was somewhat unexpected.
“Yongyue is not used to being in the palace, but he can’t go out outside the palace.”
It's easy to get in but hard to get out, especially since getting out at this point in time would be like automatically giving others leverage against you.
No matter what, Consort Ning was unwilling to let her own son, Yongyue, be criticized by others.
"The only thing we can do now is let Yongyue sort things out himself; no one can help him with this kind of thing."
Yongyue will have to live in the palace for at least a few years, and his marriage may even be delayed.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I am also trying to find a solution, but the results are not good."
Consort Ning gave a self-deprecating laugh, her facial expression revealing a sense of helplessness.
Chen Yuwei didn't offer any advice on this, but instead told Xia He to remember to refill Consort Ning's cup of warm tea. Chen Yuwei then changed the subject and talked about other things in the palace.
Consort Ning didn't really want to wallow in bitterness forever; who would think of pain when they could talk about something happy?
Seeing Chen Yuwei change the subject, Consort Ning followed suit, her words carrying a hint of flattery and praise.
It wasn't obvious, but for Consort Ning, whose character has always been aloof and indifferent, it was already a step forward.
Consort Ning stayed in Yikun Palace for about half a day before getting up and leaving.
After all, she still had the son of the prince to take care of, and Chen Yuwei wasn't idle all day; she still had heavy palace affairs to handle.
After seeing off Consort Ning, Xia He turned to Chen Yuwei with a smile and mentioned that tens of thousands of troops had arrived outside the capital, and that in a few days, the master would be able to meet the princes.
"Did the message just arrive?"
Chen Yuwei got up, patted her shoulders, and gently shook her neck from side to side to relax her body.
Xia He nodded in agreement, "It was a message specially delivered by someone from the Imperial Court."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuwei pondered for a moment and concluded that this was the Emperor's attempt to curry favor.
It seems that if I work hard, I might be able to get Yonghu a princely title.
Although it's impossible for all three children to be perfect at once, Chen Yuwei doesn't mind having even one.
"Send someone to inform the several wives outside the palace to make the necessary preparations first."
He then instructed the people of the Imperial Household Department that the Emperor would definitely hold a victory celebration banquet.
They must pay close attention to the standards of the banquet and the arrangement of the dishes.
Xia He nodded, "Yes, this servant understands."
...
On the morning of the fifth day of the second lunar month, several generals returning to the capital and Yonghu and two others were summoned to the palace to pay their respects to the emperor.
Accompanying them was the beautiful He Zhuoshi, who had been presented to them.
The Emperor planned to grant He Zhuo a title at the victory celebration banquet, so he first handed her over to Chen Yuwei and temporarily placed her in the inner palace.
Chen Yuwei: ...
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