Zhao Yuancheng's brows were filled with fatigue. He ignored Concubine Mi's pleading eyes and said without hesitation, "Concubine Mi has framed a concubine. This is a heinous crime. Your position as concubine will be abolished, you will be demoted to a commoner, and you will be imprisoned in the palace for life."
As soon as the imperial edict was issued, everyone sighed.
I thought the emperor would take into account the friendship between the two countries and would not punish severely, but this time he was merciless in the matter of Concubine Mi.
Although Da'an Kingdom was rich, it did not have a strong military force. It was only because it had always been dependent on Dajing that it was able to live a peaceful life.
Compared to the Yun family who hold military power, the Da'an Kingdom is really nothing to be afraid of.
Mi Fei's eyes widened in horror, and before she could say a word, she was dragged away by the guards.
As for the guard and the palace maid named Si'er, they naturally would not have a good ending either.
The room suddenly became quiet.
Zhao Yuancheng's gaze fell on Concubine Xi, and he said softly, "How could I not know what kind of person you are? I will not let others wrongly accuse you."
Concubine Xi was indeed wronged in this matter, but she had never shed a tear from the time it happened until now. However, she was moved to tears by Zhao Yuancheng's hindsight words.
Fu Qianyu couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
No matter how powerful a woman's background is, if she is in love, she will be led by the nose in everything.
It would be difficult to tell whether the emperor's words were spoken out of genuine love or after calculating the interests behind them.
But no matter what, Zhao Yuancheng was indeed ruthless in dealing with the matter of Concubine Mi.
Since the matter had been settled, Fu Xiyu couldn't stay any longer, so she said, "Concubine Xi was wronged tonight, and the emperor should comfort her."
Originally, Zhao Yuancheng had no intention of leaving, so he followed the Imperial Noble Consort's words and said, "Well, it's getting late. You should all go back first. Be careful on the road."
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
In this way, Fu Qianyu and Lian Jieyu left Guangling Palace one after another.
As soon as she left the house, she heard Concubine Lian sigh, "The Emperor still cares about Concubine Xi."
Fu Xiyu turned her head to look at her, and was shocked by the loneliness in her eyes. She smiled and said, "The Concubine Xi's mother's family is powerful and influential, so the emperor will naturally love her more."
Realizing she had spoken out of turn, Concubine Lian said awkwardly, "I'm not jealous of Concubine Xi, but I feel, I feel..."
"You have just been favored, and it is inevitable that you will feel lonely when it cools down. However, the emperor's favor is like flowing water, which is fleeting and never looks back. The more you care about something, the less you can hold on to it."
Lian Jieyu's heart was pounding when she heard this.
She knew that Fu Qianyu's words were for her own good, but she had already fallen deeply in love with the emperor after a brief encounter with him that year. Now that she could be with him again, she felt that it was God's mercy.
I really don't know where the love comes from, I'm deeply in love...
Watching Lian Jieyu leave, Fu Qianyu couldn't help but sigh, "No matter who in this world you can fall in love with, you can never fall in love with the emperor. She is so lovesick, she will suffer sooner or later."
Lingyun didn't understand any of this. She just smiled and stepped forward to support her master, advising, "You've been feeling back pain since waking up this morning, and after all the trouble you've caused today, you should go back and rest."
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It rained several times that day, bringing a rare coolness to the sultry summer.
Concubine Rou was in a good mood, so she took Luzhu to the imperial garden to pick lotus flowers and put them in a vase.
When they reached Bifeng Pavilion, they heard the clear laughter of children. The concubines all followed the emperor to the temporary palace, and the princesses and princes naturally followed as well.
Only the second prince Zhao Jingyou did not go with them because he was raised by Concubine Zhuanghe.
Concubine Rou was startled and quickened her pace. Sure enough, she saw several palace maids and eunuchs accompanying the second prince to fly a kite.
Now he is almost two years old, and his eyebrows are exactly the same as his mother's. Looking at him laughing and playing, Concubine Rou's eyes were red.
Luzhu looked at her master with a rather strange expression, "My Lady, what's wrong with you?"
"No, nothing."
Concubine Rou's voice was a little choked with sobs, and she hurriedly tidied her appearance and walked over.
A sharp-eyed palace maid saw Concubine Rou coming and hurriedly knelt down to pay her respects. The second prince was reminded by the wet nurse to salute Concubine Rou, "Greetings to Concubine Rou."
Concubine Rou squatted in front of the Second Prince and looked at him lovingly: "How good."
Seeing the Second Prince sweating profusely from playing, she was worried he might catch a cold, so she couldn't help but take out her handkerchief to wipe his sweat and said gently, "Jingyou, Empress Rou also likes to play with kites. Do you mind if Empress Rou plays with you?"
The Second Prince was well-educated by Concubine Zhuang He. He frowned but nodded and said, "Okay, but this kite was made by my grandmother for You'er. Madam Rou, please be careful not to damage it."
Concubine Rou was overjoyed and asked excitedly, "Does Jingyou like kites?"
The child nodded and said seriously, "Grandma said that my mother has gone to heaven. As long as You'er flies a kite, my mother will be able to see You'er, so You'er likes it."
These words actually made Concubine Rou burst into tears like pearls falling from a string. She choked up and said, "Empress Rou's sister has also gone to heaven. Let's release them together, so that Jingyou's mother and Empress Rou's sister can both see them."
Although it was their first meeting, the little fellow didn't reject the person in front of him at all. Instead, he raised his hand to wipe away Roupin's tears in a very affectionate manner and replied softly, "Okay."
The wet nurse beside him also found it strange. The second prince was very shy. Apart from those close to him, he would be timid even when the emperor came.
I didn't expect that I could get familiar with Concubine Rou so quickly the first time I met her.
In this way, Concubine Rou, who originally came to the Imperial Lake to pick lotus flowers, actually accompanied the Second Prince for an entire afternoon, and the two reluctantly parted ways until the sun was setting.
Before leaving, the second prince softly said that he would come to the Imperial Garden to play again tomorrow.
Concubine Rou was very happy and smiled and said, "What kind of cakes does Jingyou like? Would you mind making some for me tomorrow?"
The little fellow looked happy, but he remembered his grandmother's words in his heart. He said seriously, "That won't do. Grandma said that if you eat too much sweets, you'll get worms in your teeth."
"Jingyou is so smart."
Seeing that the time was almost up, the wet nurse took the second prince in her arms and said goodbye.
Seeing her master's reluctant look, Lu Zhu smiled and said, "If my master likes the Second Prince, why not ask for the Emperor's grace to keep him by your side?"
Concubine Rou sighed softly and said softly, "Forget it. He will live comfortably with the Concubine Dowager. But if he stays with me, his life will be ruined."
Lu Zhu smiled and said, "Your Majesty is favored by the Emperor and will surely be extremely wealthy in the future. How could you ruin the Second Prince's life?"
Concubine Rou's red lips curled up slightly, her eyes full of sarcasm: "Favor? Humph, the emperor does favor me."
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