Chapter 167 Concubine Hui
Imperial Concubine Yao gently waved the round fan in her hand and spoke slowly.
"Sister, you've been in the palace for several years now. I think you've already understood that the hearts of the people in the harem are unpredictable. They put on a smiling face in front of others, but scheme behind their backs. To win favor and power, they'll resort to any means. I'm kindly reminding you, sister. After all, the child in your belly is more precious than anything else."
Concubine Shu knew what Concubine Yao meant, but she pretended not to understand and smiled.
"Sister, you're right. I'll keep it in mind. However, I believe that the Emperor is wise and will protect us mother and child. Besides, the Emperor and the Empress both value me and have allowed my mother to stay with me in the palace. I believe that with their protection, I will be able to safely give birth to a prince for the Emperor."
At this time, Mrs. Cui walked in.
"My lady, you should take a walk and rest."
Then he looked as if he had just seen Concubine Yao.
"So Imperial Concubine Yao is still here."
"I, Cui Rong, greet the Imperial Concubine Yao."
This was a reminder to herself that it was time to leave. As expected, she was a lady from the Cui family. Concubine Yao glanced at Madam Cui.
"Mrs. Cui, please get up quickly. I'm here today to greet my sister and wish her a happy marriage. I've been bothering you for quite some time now, so I won't bother you any more. I'm taking my leave."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu spoke.
"Then I won't see you off. Take care, sister."
Mrs. Cui didn't speak until Concubine Yao left Yongchun Palace.
"This Imperial Concubine Yao is truly extraordinary. No wonder she was able to battle the Empress for so long."
Concubine Shu held Madam Cui's arm.
"Mother, I don't know why, but the moment I heard her speak, I felt extremely unhappy. And regarding these gifts she gave me, even though the imperial physician has checked and said there's nothing wrong with them, I still feel uneasy."
Mrs. Cui walked forward and looked at the gifts on the table.
"She really has no good intentions."
"This is the pigeon blood gem, which means cutting off the child. She is cursing the child."
"This is the Imperial Green Jade, there's no doubt about it. She's hinting at the child in your belly..."
"And this ginseng, her intention is for you to keep it to save your life, but also to curse you to get into trouble."
"Your Majesty, you must stay away from this Concubine Yao from now on."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu's expression changed slightly, and a hint of astonishment and anger flashed in her eyes.
"This bitch, she hides so many twists and turns in every gift she gives me. She disgusts me so much, yet she pretends to be gentle and virtuous in front of the emperor."
Seeing that she was very angry, Mrs. Cui hurried to comfort her.
"Don't be angry, your majesty. The prince in your belly is more important."
"Fortunately, the Emperor and the Empress both value you, otherwise I'm afraid that Concubine Yao would have been able to dominate the harem."
When Concubine Shu heard this, her face was filled with worry.
"Mother, she was just threatening me. I always feel that she might attack the baby in my belly at any time. After all, she was the one who killed my child last time."
Mrs. Cui helped her sit down, and seeing the anxious look on Concubine Shu's face, her eyes were full of heartache. She only had this one daughter, and she had to send her to the palace. The palace looked gorgeous, but every step was dangerous, and the slightest mistake would lead to eternal damnation.
"Ranran, don't be afraid. Mother is with you. Everything in the palace has been checked by Mother herself. Everything you eat and use is handled by Mother herself. Don't worry, as long as Mother is here, no one can hurt you."
When Concubine Shu heard this, her face was full of worry.
"But when the child is three months old, you will have to go back. What will I do then?"
Mrs. Cui pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"Then go and ask the Emperor and the Empress to let your mother stay with you until you give birth to the prince safely."
After hearing this, Concubine Shu looked at Madam Cui and spoke.
"But it will take another eight or nine months for the mother to give birth. You've already been here with my daughter for several months. If you stay here with her until she gives birth, then the Cui family... none of my father's concubines will be worry-free."
Although Mrs. Cui was a little worried about her family after hearing this, she remained calm and spoke.
"You don't have to worry about your family. As long as you remain firmly in the position of Imperial Concubine in this palace, Madam Cui of the Cui family will only be your mother."
Sun family.
Han Susu looked at the maids and servants in the yard.
These people had been servants of the Sun family for many years. When they saw Han Susu appear, they were a little at a loss for a moment.
A few clever ones saluted hurriedly.
"Meet the Madam!"
Han Susu gave the child to Shuang'er to hold.
"I am no longer the wife of the Sun family, but my children are still the children of the Sun family."
"You are all elders of the Sun family. Such a big thing has happened to the Sun family, and no one has stepped forward to take charge of the situation. I am standing here today to speak for my children."
Alas, what a good lady, it's a pity that the master doesn't know how to cherish her. The housekeeper of the Sun family sighed helplessly in his heart and bowed to Han Susu.
"In this old slave's heart, no matter what time, Madam, you are our Madam."
When Han Susu was in charge of the household affairs of the Sun family, she was very gentle to the servants. She gave them a lot of silver as rewards during the holidays. If anyone encountered an emergency at home, Han Susu would give them silver generously. It was like Liu Qingqing was in charge of the family and she would show off her power as the lady at every turn. Everyone liked Han Susu more when she was in the Sun family.
"Yes, in our hearts, Madam, you have always been the head lady of the Sun family."
Han Susu looked at the several shopkeepers of the Sun family. These shopkeepers were not the original old ones. It seemed that they were people re-arranged by Sun Hao. They had different expressions and looked at Han Susu with alternating glances.
One of the shopkeepers bowed.
"Master Han, I have heard of your reputation, but you and Mr. He have already divorced. What is your intention in summoning us now?"
Han Susu glanced at Xixi in Shuang'er's arms.
"Xixi is your Dong family's only child. Now that your Dong family has been murdered, as your Dong family's only child, you are naturally qualified to inherit all of your Dong family's assets."
Then he looked at Butler Sun.
"Butler Sun, do you think what I said is right?"
Butler Sun hurriedly spoke to the shopkeepers.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the young master of our Sun family. Now that the master is gone, everything in the Sun family should naturally be decided by the young master. Since the young master is young, it is natural that the young master's mother will be in charge."
Several shopkeepers looked at each other with some disappointment in their eyes. They had originally thought that the people of the Sun family would be dead or in jail, and maybe they could make a fortune. However, they didn't expect that Sun Hao's original wife would come with the child so soon.
Han Susu has been in the business world for many years and could see through the thoughts of several people at a glance. A hint of disdain flashed in her eyes.
"I've already taken my child to the government. Now all the Sun family's assets are under my son's name. If you have any objections, you can go to the government to argue."
One of the older shopkeepers stood up and bowed.
"Madam Han, you're too kind. We've received the Sun family's kindness for many years, so we should do our best. However, this happened so suddenly that we were caught off guard. Now that the Sun family's assets have been transferred to the young master, we should give our full support."
Han Susu nodded slightly, her expression softening.
"That's excellent. Steward Sun, immediately arrange for someone to take inventory of the Sun family's accounts and inventory. I have many businesses, and business in the northern border is also waiting for me. I will arrange for someone to connect the accounts of the shop in the Imperial City with you. As long as you work hard in the future, you will also have a share of the dividends from the shop."
"Yes, ma'am." Butler Sun and several shopkeepers answered in unison.
Regent's Palace.
Xiao Fuguang and Princess An Ning were waiting at the gate of the mansion.
I saw a low-key and luxurious carriage slowly stop at the gate of the Regent's Palace.
When Concubine Hui was helped out of the carriage by a young girl.
Princess An Ning stepped forward and saluted with a smile on her face.
"An Ning has met Mother."
Xiao Fuguang also bowed.
"Fu Guang meets Concubine Hui."
Concubine Hui walked up to An Ning and held her hand.
"It's been a long time since I last saw An Ning. Mother misses me so much."
But he didn't even glance at Xiao Fuguang.
She pulled over a girl next to her.
"An Ning, this is your cousin He Nanyou. Mother will bring her back to keep you company when she returns this time."
He Nanyou bowed to Princess An Ning with a smile on her face.
"Youyou has met my cousin."
An Ning said with a smile, knowing that she had company again.
"Since you are my sister, don't be so polite."
Then he spoke to Concubine Hui.
"Mother, I have asked someone to clean up the yard next door. Let's go in quickly."
Concubine Hui smiled when she heard this.
"Okay, okay, mother knows you are a filial and obedient child."
Then he took An Ning's hand with one hand and He Nanyou's hand with the other and walked towards the palace.
Xiao Fuguang looked at the backs of several people, a helpless smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. It seemed that Concubine Hui had something against him.
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