"So it's a demotion from wife to concubine!"
I never imagined that this seemingly dignified and extraordinary regent would be such a complete scumbag in matters of the heart!
After listening to the maids' words, Su Liluo couldn't help but sigh.
Therefore, it's easy to see that the eldest son's disappearance is related to the Regent's wife, and it's highly likely that Che Yi is the Regent's eldest son.
However, this matter can only be confirmed if the person involved admits it. Since he doesn't want to talk about it for the time being, I won't expose him.
Respecting other people's secrets is a principle between friends.
*
On the other side.
Ever since the Regent's wife learned that the Regent's heart was no longer with Gao Junning, she has been somewhat worried about his position.
Since he has no intention of making Junning the heir apparent, then I have to think more about this son.
The current emperor of the Northern Desert is merely a figurehead; the real power lies with the regent. Moreover, the emperor has been in poor health for many years, and once he passes away, either his son or the regent will ascend the throne.
After all, she has royal blood, while the regent controls almost half of the power in the Northern Desert and is very likely to ascend the throne with the support of the court officials.
Based on her understanding of the regent, she felt that this man was determined to have her ascend the throne.
Since he has no intention of making his son Gao Junning the heir apparent, he certainly will not make him the crown prince when he ascends the throne.
The Regent Prince wants to pass on their Northern Desert kingdom to that vile woman's son!
The Regent's wife was furious when she thought about this.
She absolutely cannot sit idly by and wait to die!
While the regent had not yet completely usurped power in the Northern Desert, she wanted to build up some influence for her son, and the best way to do that was through a marriage alliance.
"Someone come here, I need to write a few invitations and send them to the Duke of Deng's residence."
After pondering for a moment, the Regent's wife coldly ordered the servants around her.
Lu Zhifu, whom she had originally favored, lost face and ruined her reputation in public, so she could no longer marry Gao Junning. Therefore, she now set her sights on the Duke of Deng's mansion.
"By the way, have the princess come to me and tell the Regent that I am ill and need her to attend to me."
After finishing the post, the Regent's wife gave another instruction.
Gao Yufei has been confined to her quarters by the Regent, and she needs to find a reasonable reason to let her out.
*
"Mother, why are you sick? Did that wretched woman upset you?"
Before long, Gao Yufei was brought before the Regent's wife.
Before she even entered the room, her sweet, coquettish voice drifted over.
"Feifei, come here. Your mother has some things to tell you to do."
The Regent's wife stretched out her jade-like hand and beckoned Gao Yufei to sit down in front of her.
"I have written an invitation to the eldest daughter of the Duke of Deng's family to visit the Prince's residence tomorrow. My mother wants to match her with your brother, but I don't know what Miss Deng thinks."
She also claimed illness and didn't come to the Prince's residence for the last banquet, so I'd like you to entertain her tomorrow and take her to meet your brother, hoping to try and bring them together."
"Mother, do you want my brother to marry the daughter of the Duke of Deng's family?"
Gao Yufei looked at the Regent's wife in astonishment.
"Well, right now, only her status is the most suitable for your brother. Since your father is so focused on that bastard, we should think more about your brother."
He would only marry a woman whose family background could help him; as for Su Liluo, she was absolutely unworthy of Junning.
The Regent's wife nodded and sighed.
"This... will work!"
Gao Yufei hesitated for a moment, but when she heard Su Liluo's name, she nodded in agreement.
Because she herself didn't really like the daughter of the Duke of Deng's family. Deng Qingru was aloof and well-versed in literature, and usually didn't mingle with noble ladies, so Gao Yufei and she actually didn't get along very well.
But when she thought of Su Liluo, she suddenly felt that Deng Qingru wasn't so bad after all. It would be better for her brother to marry Deng Qingru than to marry Su Liluo.
After thinking about it that way, she agreed.
The next day.
Deng Qingru arrived as promised, carrying the invitation.
She wore a light green brocade long dress with lotus patterns, her figure graceful and her neck long. As soon as she stepped down from the carriage, she adopted an aloof and haughty demeanor.
"Greetings, Princess."
Deng Qingru gave a slight bow to Gao Yufei, who was standing at the door.
Gao Yufei was slightly surprised to see Deng Qingru bow to her. She knew that Deng Qingru had always been arrogant and haughty when she faced her, relying on her reputation as a talented woman.
Even when they bowed to me before, they were never this gentle.
Although Deng Qingru still appeared aloof at first glance after getting off the carriage, she became much more docile when she bowed to me.
This made Gao Yufei instantly find her more agreeable.
"Miss Deng, there's no need for such formalities. Since my mother has asked me to accompany you on a stroll today, please come with me!"
Gao Yufei smiled slightly.
"Thank you, Princess. You'll have to work hard."
Deng Qingru still smiled perfectly, every gesture as if it had been deliberately practiced, leaving no room for criticism.
The maids beside her secretly admired her, thinking that this Miss Deng truly deserved to be called the most talented woman in the Northern Desert; her words and actions exuded elegance.
But no one knew how excited Deng Qingru was at that moment!
Because she had secretly loved Gao Junning for many years and had been secretly observing him and the affairs of the Regent's Palace.
As early as when Gao Junning had just returned to the Northern Desert, she had already learned that the Regent intended for Gao Junning to marry a woman from Daliang.
Upon hearing the news, she became depressed and fell ill, which is why she did not attend the banquet last time.
But she never expected to suddenly receive an invitation from the Regent's wife, whose words were full of praise and admiration for her.
She naturally understood that the Regent's wife intended to bring her and Gao Junning together, and she didn't care even though she knew that the Regent had already petitioned for a marriage decree for Gao Junning.
As long as I can marry the person I love, what does it matter if I'm a concubine?
Moreover, she was confident that if given the opportunity to meet Gao Junning, he would be captivated by her talent and fall in love with her.
She had been too reserved in the past, which caused her to miss opportunities.
Now that she has the opportunity, she will no longer hold back.
"Huh, why haven't we seen Young Master Gao today?"
So, after walking around with Gao Yufei, she took the initiative to ask about Gao Junning.
"My brother is probably practicing martial arts in his yard right now. What, do you want to see my brother?"
Gao Yufei didn't think too much about it and just said it casually.
Because Deng Qingru always maintained a certain air about her and never showed any affection for anyone, she had no idea that she would like Gao Junning.
"Can I see him?"
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