"Tsk, because of her, my little prince's third-day celebration was ruined."
Chen Yuwei was furious because the third-day celebration was suddenly ruined by Consort Chun. What was supposed to be a proper celebration was turned into a farcical comedy with a promising start but a disappointing end. It was easy to imagine how the other women in the harem would secretly mock Yikun Palace.
Although Hongli ultimately tried to appease Chen Yuwei and her son by having Wu Shulai personally lead a group to deliver a substantial compensation (reward) to them, and even made an exception by naming the newborn prince Yongwei, these subsequent compensations could not ease the pent-up anger in Chen Yuwei's heart.
snort!
If we don't value it, we don't value it!
No matter how you look at it, if it had been the Empress's son's third-day celebration, the Emperor wouldn't have gone even if Consort Chun had a difficult childbirth.
Consort Chun was the catalyst in this incident. Chen Yuwei already had a bad impression of Consort Chun, so if she were to smile at her now, she would be completely insane.
"Your Majesty, the current state of Consort Chun and her son is a consequence of their own actions."
Xia He was holding the medicine for her master in her hand, and she was also being scathing in her mouth.
Do they think they can steal the limelight from Yikun Palace so easily? They're just asking for trouble.
Chen Yuwei took the soup bowl from Xia He and drank it as she replied, "Didn't they say someone deliberately pushed him? What exactly happened? That person has now been sent to the Censorate, and I'm afraid he won't be able to withstand their severe torture."
The Censorate was a tough place to live. Whether you were a servant there or someone sent there for making a mistake, you were basically never going back.
Chen Yuwei remembered that Hongli had once sent several servants who had committed crimes to the Shenxing Division, and within a few days, they were all dead.
Xia He shook her head. "Master, our people can't get into the Shenxing Division. We only know that the matter involves a wide range of issues, and there is still no definite conclusion on right and wrong."
Chen Yuwei felt that this matter was inextricably linked to Consort Chun herself, as the way she had schemed against her own son back then had left a deep impression on her.
"Perhaps it was Consort Chun who orchestrated this herself. Didn't she always want to choose a foster mother with a good background for her child? Before, it was the Empress, but now..." Or perhaps it was someone else, such as Consort Xian, who has been relatively inconspicuous lately.
Speaking of Consort Xian, Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin, Chen Yuwei really didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Along with Gao Hongshan, who lived in Chengqian Palace, they quickly faded into obscurity after the new concubines entered the palace.
Gao Hongshan would occasionally grumble and curse in front of others to show off her skills, but Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin had no such intention at all.
Why has Chen Yuwei mentioned Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin less these days? It's because this person is truly able to endure loneliness and rarely shows his face. I'm afraid the floor tiles of Yonghe Palace would have developed a patina from handling them so much.
She secretly thought to herself, "Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin is quite the actor."
If it weren't for the system cheat, Chen Yuwei wouldn't have known that Hui Fa Na La Tan Yin had such big ambitions.
This time, without anyone knowing, Consort Chun had contact with Hui-fa-na-la-tan-yin herself. However, the two were extremely discreet during their contact, and no one else noticed, including when they were at the Yuanmingyuan.
"In the harem, everyone has several faces. You might think she's someone's person, but that's just one way of choosing." They also have backup plans, like an octopus in the ocean, able to reach everywhere.
After Chen Yuwei finished speaking, she handed the bowl of soup she had already finished drinking to Xia He.
He straightened the bedding around himself with one hand and lay down comfortably to rest.
The baby has been taken to a side hall for feeding and sleeping. Chen Yuwei is currently in postpartum confinement and recuperating, so she rarely has contact with the baby.
Fortunately, Xia Yu was with them the whole time, so there was no worry about any problems.
"Remember to let me know if there's any new information about Xianfu Palace. Now go and get busy."
"Yes, this servant will take her leave."
...
When Yongwei turned ten days old, the latest news finally came from Xianfu Palace.
Chen Yuwei remarked that it was really a long time coming; it took seven days, but Consort Chun still managed to find a good foster mother for her son.
"Is it really Consort Xian? Isn't Consort Chun afraid that Consort Xian won't be able to manage her own son?"
Chen Yuwei's words were blunt, mainly because Consort Xian had a low profile.
The Emperor has no recollection of this person. What benefits would it bring to have his son living in Yonghe Palace?
Could it be that the image was taken with Consort Xian's Manchu surname? Surnames cannot be inherited without blood ties.
Xia He also didn't understand Chun Pin's actions. Even if she had given the child to Consort Gao to raise, it would have been understandable. After all, Gao Bin was a real figure in the court and could be considered the emperor's capable minister.
Hui-fa-na-la clan... indeed a good surname, but the family is somewhat hidden, and these Manchu nobles are mostly arrogant and always like to look down on others. The choice of Consort Chun seems good on the surface, but upon closer inspection, there are problems everywhere.
Xia He asked softly, "Your Highness, do you think Consort Chun has other plans?"
Someone who is usually so shrewd and calculating won't really stop here this time.
Previously, Consort Chun's goal was to become Empress. Compared to Consort Xian now, the difference between the two is more than just a little bit.
Chen Yuwei touched her chin, sat on the bed with a thin blanket draped over her body, and was already able to get out of bed and walk around.
The delivery went smoothly, and the damage to Chen Yuwei was not as great as she had imagined.
Chen Yuwei has taken good care of herself, and her body will be able to return to its pre-pregnancy level after she finishes her postpartum confinement.
“There are certainly other plans, but since the Emperor has already issued the decree, the little prince’s fate will not change for the time being.”
Emperor Hongli would never change his mind so frequently, as it would certainly not benefit his own reputation.
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