Chapter 207: Meeting in Yongcheng
Upon hearing this, Yao Zhaoyi's face darkened slightly, and then she sighed.
"Shuo'er, ever since you told me that, Mother has been having people investigate. However, that happened so long ago, and there's a big age difference between your Royal Grandmother and Concubine Liang. When Concubine Liang entered the palace, your Royal Grandmother was already a Royal Noble Concubine, and your father's position in the court was also secure."
"At that time, the late emperor no longer had an empress, and the harem had always been managed by the Imperial Noble Consort. Your Imperial Grandmother was even more renowned for her virtue. It was said that she was very kind to the concubines who later entered the palace. When Concubine Liang was pregnant with Princess An Ning, your Imperial Grandmother even arranged for someone to send her a lot of supplements."
Prince Rong listened and spoke thoughtfully.
“Will there be any problems with those supplements?”
Yao Zhaoyi shook her head after hearing this.
"No, your grandmother is a very cautious person. Those supplements have been checked by the imperial physician."
Prince Rong's face turned gloomy after hearing this.
"If there are no grudges in the past, it will be difficult to deal with it next."
"Mother, you are more familiar with the affairs of the harem than I am. Today, Su Yan gave me evidence that the Regent is recruiting soldiers for his fiefdom. We need to find a reason for the Regent to rebel and then present the evidence to Father to achieve a good effect."
Yao Zhaoyi's eyes lit up with joy when she heard this.
"Evidence of recruiting troops, this is a big taboo."
Then his eyes darkened.
"It seems that I need to find an opportunity to interact more with your Royal Grandmother. Shuo'er, I need to find a way to let my mother untie her feet first. I will not go to please your father anymore. I will serve your Royal Grandmother from now on."
Then he gave instructions to Cuizhu.
"Cuizhu, bring me the red coral ornaments from my storeroom."
Then he looked at Prince Rong and spoke.
"Shuo'er, Mid-Autumn Festival is coming in a few days. Prepare a gift for your Royal Grandmother, and help your mother give the red coral to your Royal Grandmother."
A side hall of Fengyi Palace.
Lord Zhou couldn't help but have tears in his eyes when he looked at his sister whom he hadn't seen for many years.
"Little sister, after all these years, you are finally willing to see your brother."
Concubine Zhou stood up and bowed.
"It's You Ran's fault. I made my brother worry for so many years."
Lord Zhou took her arm and looked at her.
"It's good that you figured it out. I haven't seen you for so many years. Why are you so thin?"
"My brother has always had... "
Zhou Youran spoke with a smile.
"Brother, it's still the same as before. Every time you see me, you say I've lost weight, but in fact, I've never lost weight."
Lord Zhou looked at her.
"Brother knows everything about the fire. Youran, His Highness has always been thinking about you. If it weren't for the bond between mother and son, His Highness wouldn't have rushed into the flames for you. Now that Jingsi Palace has burned down, don't go back there anymore, right?"
Zhou Youran heard this and spoke.
"Brother, you know, I've been accustomed to being alone and quiet for so many years. Jingsi Palace has burned down. Tomorrow, I will ask the emperor to live in a palace that is closer. But if brother and Su'er miss me, you can come to my place for tea."
Lord Zhou felt very disappointed when he heard this.
"Why are you doing this? I heard that the emperor is very concerned about you now."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhou spoke helplessly.
"Brother, I don't have to be stubborn with the Emperor. It's just that you know my personality. I don't care about worldly matters. This is what's good for the Zhou family and His Highness. If I really take this opportunity to regain His Highness's favor, I'm afraid it will cause trouble for the Zhou family and His Highness in the future."
The fifth prince, who was sitting on the chair, spoke.
"Mother, I have grown up now and will protect you. You don't have to be alone..."
After hearing this, Concubine Zhou spoke.
"But mother doesn't want to burden you."
"Su'er, brother, I've gotten used to living a quiet life alone these years. You don't have to worry about me. I will take care of myself. Just do what you want."
As he spoke, he raised his hand to make tea.
"Come to think of it, I haven't made tea for you in many years, but Su'er has never tasted the tea I made. Today, I will make you a cup of tea."
He knew his sister's personality very well. If the Zhou family had another daughter back then, she would never be sent to the palace. Lord Zhou nodded helplessly.
"Well, it's up to you then."
Imperial Master's Mansion.
Xuanyuan Jing and Xiao Fuguang walked hand in hand.
"Fuguang, I've already told the Emperor that you'll be researching the Southern Xinjiang Gu at the Imperial Master's Mansion. I've already made arrangements for An Ning. She'll be accompanying the Empress. As long as she's in the palace, the Emperor will be less wary of me. I'll leave the Imperial City first and wait for the right time to pick you up and take you to Yongcheng."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang looked up at him with a smile on his face.
"Is the prince so worried about me now? Am I becoming more and more vulnerable after becoming the regent princess?"
Xuanyuan Jing smiled helplessly upon hearing this.
"I just want to protect you."
After hearing this, Xiao Fuguang smiled and spoke.
"I know you mean well, but to avoid unnecessary trouble, let's just meet up in Yongcheng."
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