Chapter 113 First Meeting with the Fourth Prince

After returning to Qingyun Palace, Concubine Chen called Mei Ying over. She was very concerned about this matter and naturally wanted to make arrangements as soon as possible: "The assassination of the Second Prince and the Prince of Anguo, I suspect it has something to do with Concubine Ning."

Mei Ying just listened to her master quietly without interrupting.

"Be careful when checking her out. Let Juying put down what she is doing and go with you to check her out."

"Let Juying deliberately reveal some flaws so that the other party can notice, but you must ensure your own safety. I don't expect her to find out anything. She is just covering for you. As for you, you must be extremely cautious."

Mei Ying saw that the Madam was so cautious and knew that this matter was very important: "Okay, I will do it right away, Miss, don't worry."

Having said that, he flew away.

After Meiying left, Concubine Chen Guifei sat alone in the inner room for a long time, and finally called Jinxin in: "Let's go to Hanguang Palace."

"Your Majesty, are you going to see Concubine Wen?" Jin Xin asked curiously.

"Well, last time, thanks to Concubine Wen's reminder, I was able to avoid the trap set by Noble Yun. I kept saying that I would go to pay a visit, but now I have broken my promise." Concubine Chen picked up Lu Xingwan and said as they walked, "Now that the envoy from Dali is coming, I should go and inform Concubine Wen and make her happy."

Jinxin and Jinyu did not ask any more questions. They just picked up the gifts prepared in advance and followed Concubine Chen Guifei to Hanguang Palace.

At this time in Hanguang Palace, Concubine Wen was talking to the Fourth Prince. Seeing Concubine Chen coming, she hurried out to greet her.

Concubine Chen stepped forward quickly and held up her as she was about to salute: "Sister Wen Fei, please don't be polite. I said I would come to visit you last time, but I broke my promise."

The Fourth Prince was a little surprised. His mother had always stayed indoors in the palace, but now she was willing to meet Empress Chen and was so polite.

Concubine Wen smiled and took Concubine Chen Gui to the palace: "You are now in charge of all the affairs of the harem, so you are naturally busy. You were sick again a few days ago, and I should have visited you, but considering that you probably needed to rest, I did not disturb you."

"There is no right or wrong here. Sister Wenfei has always been quiet and I am sorry for disturbing you today." As Concubine Chen was speaking, she saw the Fourth Prince coming towards her.

"Greetings to Empress Chen." Although the Fourth Prince rarely moved around in the palace and his mother was not from the Great Chu Kingdom, he was very polite.

It can be seen that Concubine Wen brought him up very well.

"It's been a long time since I last saw Jin Rui," Concubine Chen Gui couldn't help but smile with relief when she saw the Fourth Prince, "You've grown so big."

"Yes," Concubine Wen couldn't help but sigh when talking about the Fourth Prince, "He's already ten years old."

At this moment, Lu Xingwan, who was delivered into Jinxin's arms, began to look around frantically, wanting to take a closer look at Lu Jinrui's appearance.

[So this is Concubine Wen's son. Concubine Wen is so pretty, and his father is not bad either. I think he must be more handsome than the Crown Prince! ]

[There is not much introduction about the fourth prince in the story, except that he came forward to plead for mercy when Marquis Dingguo was framed for treason.]

[Wow, he is indeed the son of Concubine Wen. His high nose bridge and big dark eyes are really very exotic.]

[It's just that he seems to look familiar...ah, why does he look a bit like Pei Chuyan! ]

After hearing what Lu Xingwan said, Concubine Chen Gui couldn't help but look up at the Fourth Prince opposite her. It seemed that he was indeed somewhat similar to Pei Chuyan in his features.

But I didn't think much about it.

Lu Jinrui naturally saw Lu Xingwan. No matter how calm he was, he was still a child. He quickly walked up to Lu Xingwan and said, "This is Princess Yongan."

He turned to look at Empress Chen in surprise: "It looks exactly like Empress Chen!"

He reached out his hand again to tease Lu Xingwan's little hand. Because he spoke for Marquis Dingguo in the storybook, Lu Xingwan had a good impression of him and actually grabbed his hand.

He shouted in surprise again: "Mother, Ninth Sister grabbed my hand!"

His eyes were filled with joy: "I've heard that Ninth Sister is a very smart kid. Now she can understand what we say at only six months old. She's really amazing."

[I thought he was a stable person, but he is just a child! ]

[Today, I will reluctantly let Concubine Wen see the child. This is also a way to repay Concubine Wen for saving my mother last time.]

[If Concubine Wen hadn't been there, the last incident would have been really dangerous. Who would have thought that Yun Guiren would come up with such a vicious method to deal with my mother.]

"It's rare for Madam Chen to come here, so please spend more time talking to my mother." The Fourth Prince played with Lu Xingwan for a while, and felt that he had delayed his mother's conversation with Concubine Chen, so he bowed again and said, "I will withdraw first."

"Just go and do whatever you want." Concubine Wen knew that Concubine Chen Gui would not come to Hanguang Palace without any reason, so it would be better to send Jinrui away as soon as possible.

Concubine Chen Gui followed Concubine Wen into the main hall of Hanguang Palace. She saw how simple Hanguang Palace was and sighed, "Sister is a concubine after all, and the head of a palace. Why is the palace like this..."

Concubine Chen Guifei was too embarrassed to say the word "Xiao Tiao" out loud: "But are the palace maids treating you harshly?"

Concubine Wen smiled and said, "Don't worry, sister. I'm just used to this kind of arrangement. If it was in the past, it would still be a little..."

Concubine Wen did not finish her words, and turned to look at Concubine Chen Gui: "Since my sister has been in charge of the harem, the things sent by the people below are sufficient, and my sister also adds some from time to time, so there is no need to worry."

"I know that you suffered a lot in the palace before," Concubine Chen Guifei felt distressed when she saw her like this, "but you can't stay in this Hanguang Palace for the rest of your life. You have to go out for a walk to make yourself feel better."

Concubine Wen just shook her head and said, "I'm used to it."

I don't know why, but I feel that Concubine Chen is a very reliable person. I can't help but confide my true feelings to her: "This palace is only this big. Where can I go if I leave?"

[Empress Wen looks so pitiful. It would be better for Empress Wen to hang out with my mother. My mother can take you to visit courtyards in the capital, and we can listen to gossip about the daughters of aristocratic families together! ]

[Or, after the crown prince ascends the throne, I will take Concubine Wen out to travel around, okay? ]

Concubine Wen naturally couldn't hear what Lu Xingwan was thinking. She could only sigh, "Since my sister is here today, I have something to ask of you."

Concubine Chen Guifei quickly scolded, "Why are you asking for help? Not to mention that my sister helped me so much in the past, even if this hadn't happened, I would have done my best as long as I could."

Concubine Wen looked at Concubine Chen Gui with gratitude: "I have nothing to do in Hanguang Palace all day. Anyway, I am used to it now. I feel more comfortable alone. But Jinrui is grown up after all, and men still need to learn some skills."