Ugh, what a hassle!
These words flashed through Chen Yuwei's mind instantly. At the same time, she felt that Hongli was really asking for trouble. Why did he have to drag them, this mother and son, into this mess?
Yonghu still looked bewildered, which was understandable. Yonghu didn't have much talent in this area to begin with, and Chen Yuwei hadn't tried to cultivate his political acumen. As a result, the mother and son were now completely at a loss.
"Uh, this, this, this..." Chen Yuwei hesitated for a while, but finally touched Yonghu's head. "Yonghu, this matter may make your life a little more difficult."
But similarly, your father, the Emperor, will definitely compensate you as well.
Stumbling and stammering, Chen Yuwei tried to explain the hidden meaning behind Hongli's words in a way that Yonghu could understand. She was sweating profusely with anxiety, and in her heart, she wished she could curse Hongli to death as well.
They're really not satisfied with harming people; she's pregnant, and they're doing this to make her live in fear.
Upon hearing this, Yonghu's little mouth gaped open, his expression a mixture of surprise and fear.
Father Emperor must be crazy. He's just an ordinary little martial arts prodigy and has no desire to become the leader among the princes.
"My second brother is gone. Does Father Emperor also want to send his son to join him?"
Yonghu pursed his lips and said something that left Chen Yuwei speechless.
"Perhaps your father just didn't understand for a moment, and was too naive (foolish)."
No matter how many flaws there are in Yonghu's background and lineage, as long as Hongli nods in approval, then Yonghu's disadvantageous conditions will not be obstacles.
This is what Chen Yuwei is worried about. She and her son have no ambition, but they can't stand the fact that other people are too ambitious and see everyone as an opponent.
When the time comes, the mother and son will be targeted because of the trouble caused by Hongli's impulsive actions. Who will they complain to?
Immediately, the mother and son were speechless at Hongli's sudden madness.
But they are powerless and their voices carry little weight. What can they do? They can only choose to forgive (endure) him.
Chen Yuwei felt sorry for her eldest son, and for the next few days she comforted him and gave him frequent advice.
Yonghu was initially fine, but Chen Yuwei's actions instantly made him tense.
Young children always have a serious face, which makes them both pitiful and adorable.
Chen Yuwei quickly realized that something was wrong and managed to calm herself down and remain composed, which helped to keep Yonghu in check.
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Time marched on, and soon, just three to five days before the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, an incident occurred in the Forbidden City, far away in the capital.
Two concubines who had been resting in Jingren Palace for their pregnancies gave birth prematurely for unknown reasons.
When the news reached the Yuanmingyuan, the woman in Jingren Palace had been giving birth for most of the day, and there was still no good news to be reported.
"Premature birth? It's only been a few months," just over eight months, and the fetus is barely developing.
After careful calculation, Chen Yuwei concluded that the two pregnancies at Jingren Palace were unlikely to be successful.
The births were premature, and the delivery was complicated by complications. In addition, Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi had their own health issues. This is not the modern era with advanced medical care, where there are multiple ways to save the mother and child. Given the situation in Jingren Palace, the fact that the Empress Dowager did not directly suggest saving the baby shows her kind heart.
However, the longer the Jingren Palace continues to be delayed, the more troublesome it will become.
"My lord, nowadays, palace servants come to the Yuanmingyuan Garden every half hour to deliver messages."
The Emperor and Empress were waiting at the Jiuzhou Qingyan Palace, seemingly intending to return to the palace.
Xia He clasped her hands tightly, speaking hesitantly. She wasn't sure if the news was true or false; it was just hearsay.
Chen Yuwei shook her head, "No, the Empress definitely wouldn't have such an idea." Running back while pregnant, unless the Empress is an old woman who wants to hang herself, no one would make such a brainless decision.
Even the important Mid-Autumn Festival banquet could be arranged for the Emperor to cooperate with her at the Yuanmingyuan. Fucha Jinyi? She's all talk and no action.
Chen Yuwei spoke with certainty, thinking to herself that even if the two people in Jingren Palace were tied together, they wouldn't be as important as the Empress alone.
Furthermore, the price the Empress paid for her pregnancy must have been considerable.
If everything goes smoothly and she gives birth to a prince, that would be good, at least he would be the legitimate son and the emperor wouldn't be disappointed. But if it's a princess, then it's best to keep a low profile. That way, when the emperor remembers her, he'll remember her good deeds and won't bring up past grievances.
In Chen Yuwei's view, the reason why Hongli was more unpredictable than other emperors was that he liked to bring up old grievances.
People remember every single thing you did before.
Chen Yuwei once lamented to the system that she couldn't afford to lose the emperor's favor or make a mistake, otherwise she might be punished by the emperor in the future.
As for the Empress, regardless of what will happen in the future, she has already caused a lot of trouble. The fact that she is still alive and kicking is entirely due to the support of her family and the Emperor.
Just ask them, do they really dare to cause trouble at a time like this? They must have lost their minds.
Xia He sighed and looked out the window, her tension and curiosity clearly visible.
Chen Yuwei took a sip of tea, "With the Empress Dowager in the palace to keep things under control."
The imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital will certainly do everything in their power to treat Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi in Jingren Palace. Let's just wait patiently at Yuanmingyuan for the final result.
If everything goes smoothly, both mother and child will be safe and sound, the Empress Dowager will get her wish, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law will continue their struggle.
If things don't go smoothly, well, with the Empress Dowager around, it'll still be a bit difficult.
At least the Empress Dowager will do her best to protect the imperial heir. When the Niohuru clan has an heir, as for the concubines without Niohuru clan members, they can just let them participate in the imperial selection.
In any case, the concubines in the harem were like potted plants carefully cultivated by artisans.
Although precious, it can be replenished once it's gone; it's a renewable resource.
As for the princes, it wasn't easy to find one. Many families sent their daughters to the palace, but none of them made a move. Niohuru was considered lucky.
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