"No need to trouble you, Aunt. There are people guarding His Majesty's side. We thank you in advance."
"In that case, Eunuch Gao, please go ahead with your business. I'll go check on the situation in the small kitchen."
"Take care, Auntie."
After the two finished their tentative exchange, Xia He's expression wasn't too good when she left.
After all, judging from Gao Yu's words, the situation on the Emperor's side was not as it appeared.
Could it be that the Emperor is hiding a dagger behind his smile, and has come here specifically to test his master?
The emperor, whom Xia He had guessed, was currently reclining on the couch with Chen Yuwei in tow.
The tatami mat is not wide; it's just enough for one person to lie on, but it would feel crowded if two people were to sit together.
"Your Majesty, is there something you want to ask me?" She looked hesitant and remained silent for a long time.
Chen Yuwei thought to herself, "When did Hongli ever become this hesitant?"
He usually says what he thinks, but occasionally he'll choke on his words and give people a sharp retort.
Hongli touched the tip of his nose. "Wei'er, I feel that there have been some rumors circulating in the court these days."
I wonder if this will have any impact on the inner palace? I'm worried you're overworking yourself. Otherwise, perhaps Consort Yu and Consort Ying could lend a hand.
Chen Yuwei stared intently at Hongli. Consort Yu and Consort Ying lending a hand? Two Mongolian concubines? Were they truly sincere and not just joking?
Chen Yuwei was full of questions, but seeing that Hongli's expression was sincere and not fake, she immediately knew that the probability of this matter succeeding was extremely high. Now that he was telling her about it, he was just informing her.
Alright, since he likes to meddle in palace affairs, then let's go along with Hongli's wishes.
"Your Majesty's consideration is very wise. I originally thought of asking Consort Xian, Consort Yu, Consort Ning and others to help manage it."
However, Consort Yu and Consort Ying are also very good. With their help, I can finally get some rest.
Chen Yuwei's smile was even more genuine than Hongli's, with no hint of reluctance on her face.
Hongli originally thought that doing this would make Chen Yuwei feel worse.
The rumors and gossip about the previous dynasty actually refer to Yonghong and Yongkun interrupting.
However, Hongli couldn't say it directly to Chen Yuwei, so he hinted at it indirectly.
Consort Yu and Consort Ying were both Mongolian concubines and women whom Hongli (Emperor Hongli) favored, both with strong personal backgrounds.
If they band together and challenge Chen Yuwei, they can hold their own for a while.
That's enough. The empresses and concubines are just pawns, and Hongli can use them however he wants.
“My dear consort, I am relieved that you think this way,” he said, gently patting Chen Yuwei’s hand. “Although I have not managed Consort Yu and Consort Ying, they are both intelligent and capable people. If you teach them well, they will not be disappointed.”
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