Chapter 321 Wei Yanwan 61
The next morning, the emperor couldn't wait to call Fu Heng and others to ask about the results of yesterday's investigation.
Wei Yanwan naturally couldn't attend the meeting, but before leaving, she glanced at the guard standing behind Fu Heng. Seeing him nod slightly, she knew that the matter was already 50% settled.
Sure enough, not long after, Jiapin, who had been rewarded for her son's contribution in saving the emperor, was taken back to the capital. The fourth prince Yongsheng asked for marriage on behalf of his mother, but the emperor was furious. He publicly scolded him for being unfaithful and unfilial, and gave him up to Prince Shen for adoption.
If you really think about it, this was even more miserable than his previous life. Not only was his adopted uncle's status lower than that of Prince Lu in his previous life, but he also didn't have a powerful and respectable wife's family.
In a short moment, the Fourth Prince, who had been so popular these days, fell to the lowest status among all the princes. One cannot help but sigh that the emperor's grace is unpredictable.
Although everyone was caught off guard by this unexpected turn of events, they were all relieved. Firstly, Jiapin had always been unpopular, and those who had previously attached themselves to her were all motivated by profit. Now that she had fallen, naturally no one would feel sorry for her.
Secondly, resources are something she has that I don’t. The emperor, the throne, and the empress are all unique. With Jiapin and her son gone, the chances of others naturally increase.
So although no one showed it, it is ironic that the fate of Jiapin and her son could be described as "what everyone expected."
The emperor was not entirely unaware of the people's recent extraordinary hospitality, and he couldn't help but feel even more annoyed. The good mood he had originally had when he came to Mulan Paddock had long since disappeared, so he simply waved his hand and set off to return to the capital.
Wei Yanwan, pregnant and of high status, didn't suffer much during the journey. The Empress, on the other hand, was burdened with worries. She had to care for the Emperor's health and deal with the trivial matters of the concubines. Her already frail body was further strained, and the cold she'd accumulated in the cold palace was brought out. She barely made it to the palace before collapsing.
Her illness came on very suddenly, but the emperor's birthday was coming soon and many matters were waiting for her to take care of. In this situation, Ruyi's sudden illness really made Hongli even more anxious.
"So the Emperor wants me to temporarily help the Empress manage the six palaces?"
Wei Yanwan held her belly and looked at him with some embarrassment. "But I am already seven months pregnant. I am afraid I don't have enough energy to handle the affairs of the six harems. Why don't you choose a few more suitable sisters to help you?"
"You're quite uninhibited. If this opportunity fell into the hands of Concubine Chun, Concubine Jia, and the others, they would have thanked her long ago." Hongli smiled sarcastically, but did not force her. "In that case, do you have any good candidates?"
"Shouldn't the Emperor discuss this matter with the Empress? I will only obey your orders."
"As for the Queen's body, well, it's still the same as before. You'll be in charge, and you can let Concubine Chun and Concubine Mei help take care of it."
Hongli rubbed his eyebrows, obviously he was very tired these days.
"Yes, I will work with them to take care of the palace affairs and prevent the emperor from worrying about the harem."
"Alas... In my harem, you are the only one who understands my difficulties."
Hongli patted her hand, but the meaning behind his words was intriguing. Was it because Jiapin and the Fourth Prince were hurt, or was there something else going on?
Wei Yanwan didn't show it on her face, but she was even more considerate and gentle, coaxing him into a good mood again. As soon as Hongli left Yongshou Palace, she sent people to inquire about it.
Over the years, as her three children grew up, she always held a high position and never fell out of favor. Moreover, she took care of many palace affairs for Ruyi. Now, although the harem is not full of her spies, at least as long as she has the purpose to explore, there is no news that she cannot find out.
Especially when Hongli came out of the Yiku Palace, he did not hide his dissatisfaction. As long as they were interested, everyone could know the news.
The Queen has once again made the Emperor angry.
How should I put it? Isn’t this also a special feature of the Forbidden City?
Anyway, with Yongji around, the two will surely be able to reconcile soon.
This is probably the consensus of everyone in the harem.
But Wei Yanwan doesn't intend to follow the script. As the first person to stir up trouble in the later period of this world, she doesn't intend to turn over a new leaf and become a new person in this life.
Since these two people are having a quarrel, she will of course take advantage of the situation and sow discord between them.
On the day of the Emperor's birthday, the court was bustling with people from all over the world. Among them, the Yu clan, who had always been left out by the Emperor, was even more subservient and fawning. Ever since the Mulan hunting incident was exposed, they had submitted more than a dozen memorials to disown Jiapin, and this time they lowered their stance even further. Only then did Hongli reluctantly show favor and accept the four beauties they sent.
After listening to the slander of Jin Yuyan's identity brought by the Yu family's envoy, Ruyi's face showed sadness and sarcasm.
However, this gave her a way to pry open Jin Yuyan's mouth. Just when Ruyi was planning to find time to visit her in Qixiang Palace later, she suddenly heard a servant come to report:
"Your Majesty, the servants from the Yanxi Palace just reported that Concubine Yu has... passed away."
"What did you say? How could this happen? I went to see her after returning from Mulan Paddock. She was fine then. It's only been a short time, how could this happen..."
Ruyi's body, which was already barely holding on, could no longer withstand the blow and she fainted.
Upon hearing the news, Emperor Hongli was furious and launched into a tantrum in the Yangxin Palace. "How dare Concubine Yu! On my 1000th birthday, she actually... actually cursed me with death. Does she think I'm too lenient?"
Snap——
The teacup and the scalding hot tea fell in front of Li Yu, and a lot of it splashed onto his outer robe.
Li Yu, who came in to report the news, did not expect the emperor to be so angry when he heard the news. He was unable to feel the emperor's pulse for a moment and subconsciously looked at the imperial concubine next to him.
Wei Yanwan frowned, laughing inwardly. Li Yu had really misjudged her. After all, the emperor was so angry precisely because of something she had just said.
Hongli, who was already dissatisfied with the Queen's constant protection of Concubine Yu, began to suspect whether Concubine Yu had always harbored hatred for him after being provoked by the Queen. When he heard the unlucky news of Concubine Yu's death, Hongli, who was already very superstitious about his lifespan and destiny, naturally came up with the idea that Concubine Yu had deliberately died on this day to disgust him.
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Life and death are determined by fate, and human power cannot change them. Today is your birthday, so don't let this unlucky news hurt you."
Wei Yanwan hurried over, took the emperor's right hand and looked at it carefully, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that he was not injured.
"This is ultimately a matter of the harem. Has the Empress been informed? Her Majesty and Concubine Yu are close friends. Please speak slowly and carefully, and don't frighten Her Majesty."
Wei Yanwan waved, and seeing that the Emperor was no longer angry, Li Yu called in his men to clean up the mess. Hearing the Imperial Concubine's inquiry, he didn't dare to neglect it: "This matter was reported by someone close to the Empress..."
"Your Majesty, the Yikun Palace has reported that the Empress fainted from anxiety upon learning of Concubine Yu's passing!"
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