Consort Cui was not belittling her son; rather, she knew him too well.
She was doing it all for her son's good.
Knowing that her son wasn't cut out for it, she taught him to be content with what he had.
Knowing her son wasn't very smart, she taught him to be obedient—finding a smart daughter-in-law would solve everything.
As it turned out, Consort Cui's choice was correct.
Her son was indeed not as brave as the second prince, not as charming as the third prince, and not as gentle as the fifth prince.
However, those people either died or were maimed; none of them had a good ending.
Meanwhile, her fourth son is still happily serving as the Prince of Yong.
Princess Xu is also pregnant. In a few months, Consort Cui will be able to hold her chubby grandson!
Isn't this better than anything else?
"Sister, I heard that His Highness Prince Yong is returning soon?"
Consort Cui covered her face with a handkerchief, occasionally letting out a few sobs; her acting was fairly good.
She was secretly pondering when her son would return and what plans he would make after his return, unaware that Wang Chonghua, who had been kneeling below her, had silently moved closer to her.
Among the concubines who gave birth to princes, Consort Wang had the lowest rank.
Her title of "Chonghua" was granted after she gave birth to the fifth prince, which was a favor from the late emperor.
She was originally just a palace slave, and her appearance wasn't particularly outstanding.
She became pregnant with the emperor's child after one of the late emperors visited her.
Several months later, she gave birth to a son, which barely secured her a place in the harem.
However, Wang Chonghua has not been favored by the emperor in recent years.
Apart from the fifth prince, he had no other children.
Therefore, the Fifth Prince was Wang Chonghua's only hope.
Now, although the Fifth Prince is not dead, he is crippled and has completely lost any hope of vying for the throne.
Yongchang has recently expressed his intention to back out of the marriage with Princess Nanling.
Wang Chonghua was both grief-stricken and furious.
Under the immense emotional shock, her mind became somewhat distorted.
She had no mood for mourning; her eyes kept scanning the mourning hall—
Empress Dowager Ashina, this woman is not to be trifled with.
Moreover, the other party's rank was too high, and Wang Chonghua simply did not have the courage or the right to approach them!
Empress Dowager Xiao is even more formidable.
A mere Zhaoyi (a concubine rank) could actually become the Empress Dowager!
The key point is that she's not close to her own son at all. Tsk tsk, who would believe she has no shrewdness?
Consort Mu, that person is a madwoman.
Because of his high social standing, he became arrogant and domineering.
He brazenly humiliated Consort Xiao, and was caught red-handed by the late emperor, resulting in his immediate neglect.
Having fallen out of favor for over a decade, his personality has become increasingly eccentric.
In her palace, palace servants were beaten to death every year.
Now that her only son is dead, her hair has turned white overnight, and she looks more than ten years older.
Although she was close in age to Empress Xiao, she looked like she was from two different generations.
Empress Dowager Xiao was still as beautiful as a flower, while Consort Mu had become an old woman with a full head of white hair.
She was still that kind of fierce and mean-spirited old hag.
Wang Chonghua was so frightened by just a glance from afar that her heart trembled.
After looking around, Wang Chonghua felt that Consort Cui was easier to talk to.
The key point is that this is also the person she hates the most—
Her fourth son was only a few months older than her fifth son.
Wulang became one-eyed and his personality became strange and crazy, while the fourth prince was still thousands of miles away, living a carefree life as a first-rank prince!
right!
And there are kings!
Like the third prince Helian Jing, the fifth prince Helian Cong was demoted from a prince to a duke by Helian Jue with a single imperial edict.
In another two or three generations, his son's branch will be reduced to an ordinary member of the royal family!
On the other hand, the fourth prince, who was clearly a good-for-nothing, had descendants who lived better than his own children and grandchildren!
Wang Chonghua became increasingly indignant, so she simply moved closer to Consort Cui.
She deliberately acted friendly towards Consort Cui, saying casually, "What a pity, it's just a little late!"
“The Prince of Yong was a first-rank prince bestowed by the late emperor.”
Helian Jue was only a prince.
Cui Guibi:......
While others didn't know how her son had become a first-rank prince, Consort Cui did.
Her daughter-in-law had mentioned in her letter that the fourth prince would be granted an additional title because he discovered and destroyed a highly poisonous substance.
Although the daughter-in-law did not say what it was, nor did she tell Consort Cui the "truth".
But Consort Cui knew her son well. How could he, that simpleton, be so capable?
It was either discovered by the servants below, or it was thanks to Princess Xu.
Her fourth child must have taken credit for someone else's work.
He really doesn't have any talent.
Consort Cui would not harbor any improper thoughts.
Therefore, Consort Cui's instigation was utter nonsense!
"There's nothing to regret! The current sage is intelligent, wise, and powerful. He is valued by the late emperor and protected by Heaven. His succession to the throne is the will of the people and the mandate of Heaven!"
"My fourth son is a useless man. He was a ridiculous prince in the past, and he will only be a rich and idle prince in the future."
"But Goro, alas, what a pitiful sight—"
Consort Cui knew that Consort Wang harbored ill intentions, so she did not hold back.
He ripped open Wang Chonghua's wound and crushed it mercilessly, saying, "I heard that Wulang's injuries haven't improved yet?"
"Oh dear, we must find a good doctor to give Goro a proper diagnosis and treatment."
Wang Chonghua: ...This bitch, did she do it on purpose, or on purpose, or on purpose?
Knowing full well that my son is blind in one eye and disabled, why would you deliberately say such things?
She! She! This is outrageous!
Consort Cui seemed oblivious to Consort Wang's gritted teeth, and instead said calmly, "So, you should worry more about your own children and mind your own business!"
Do you really think I'm stupid?
If you just say a few words to provoke me, I might actually start having bad thoughts.
Did he even instigate his son to compete with Helian Jue for the throne?
I'm not stupid!
I don't want to die!
For the past year or two, Consort Cui has maintained correspondence with Prince Yong and his wife.
Therefore, from the letter her daughter-in-law wrote to her, Consort Cui learned that her son had formed an alliance with Helian Jue.
The better Helian Jue, as the eldest brother, fared, the more his son, the younger brother, would enjoy a life of luxury.
Wang Chonghua, however, wanted to sow discord and even tried to trick the mother and son into dying.
If Consort Cui were to be polite to such a despicable person, wouldn't she be acting like a masochist?
"you!"
Wang Chonghua's eyes widened, his resentment growing stronger.
The palace has always valued subtlety and sarcasm; even enemies must put on a facade of sisterly affection.
It is very rare for someone like Consort Cui to speak so directly.
This looks like things are about to completely fall apart.
It was also an arrogant and domineering attitude that showed no regard for Wang Chonghua!
"snort!"
Wang Chonghua was furious, and Consort Cui was still seething with anger.
She glared at Wang Chonghua and moved aside.
It's best to stay away from this kind of self-righteous fool, lest you get dragged down with her!
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