Emperor Jing and Consort Gui both composed themselves, a faint flame flickering in the depths of their eyes.
It turns out she was the one who sought out the witchcraft.
"Yes, this matter is over. Your Majesty, please return to the palace to rest."
Emperor Jing was practically saying, "You should leave now, I don't want to talk to you anymore."
"I was just too surprised. I didn't expect the Empress to be this kind of person. I'll return to the palace first. You may do as you please."
"Respectfully seeing off the Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager realized she had been too agitated, so she calmed herself down, offered an explanation, and then returned to Cining Palace with her entourage.
Emperor Jing also left with Jing Le and Consort Gui.
The ladies-in-waiting also led the princesses back to their palaces.
Only the Fifth Princess, Sixth Princess, and Eighth Princess exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock. They had just heard their little princess's thoughts.
Moreover, the content was too serious, and they were unable to verify it.
"Mother, Consort De, Consort Rou, I'm taking my sixth and eighth princesses to the Imperial Garden to admire the flowers."
The fifth princess bowed to her mother, then left with her two younger sisters.
"This girl is almost at the age to get married, yet she's still so impetuous. Sisters, please don't mind her."
Consort Xian smiled helplessly and tried to salvage the situation for her daughter.
"Hehe, sister, just let them be. The emperor's princesses are young, and it's a good thing that the three princesses get along well."
Consort De smiled gently.
"Who can argue with that? The Emperor's harem is not large to begin with, and his offspring are only so-so. The princesses get along well, so we are at ease."
Consort Rou covered her lips and chuckled softly.
"Come on, sisters, let's go to my palace for a chat."
Consort Xian led several other ladies to her own palace.
They weren't like this when the Empress was still alive; they were all instigated to fight and be jealous of each other.
They were completely controlled by the Empress.
Now that the Empress is gone, and Emperor Jing favors Consort Gui, especially Jing Le, they have seen through it all and are tired of fighting.
From now on, I just want my children to be safe and sound.
On the other side, the Imperial Garden.
After the fifth princess and her two companions arrived at the Imperial Garden, they dismissed the others and sat together.
"Did you all hear what the little princess was thinking just now?"
The Fifth Princess was the eldest among them and Emperor Jing's first daughter. Emperor Jing truly treated all his princes and princesses equally.
There is absolutely no favoritism towards anyone.
Therefore, the princes and princesses in the palace lived in relative harmony, since they were all the same.
However, Jing Le's recent appearance has made them see the difference.
Upon learning that Jing Le had been switched at birth and having been warned by her mother, her jealousy subsided.
They were a bit far from Jing Le during the Emperor's birthday celebration, so they didn't hear Jing Le's thoughts.
But it was different just now; they heard everything, and the sixth and eighth princesses couldn't hide their shock.
"Fifth Princess heard that too?!"
The Sixth Princess's tone was initially surprised, then certain, as she had almost cried out in surprise, but the Fifth Princess had stopped her.
"Fifth Princess, Sixth Princess, I heard it too."
The 8-year-old princess said softly.
"Now it's certain that only the three of us can hear the little princess's true feelings, and what she's implying is that there's something wrong with the royal uncle!"
The fifth princess was older and had the most stable temperament among the three.
"What should we do then? My little sister also said that my uncle wants to send a woman to my father, using his knowledge of witchcraft to bewitch him. Isn't that trying to throw the court into chaos?"
The Sixth Princess was straightforward and spoke directly with a loud voice. Her excitement almost summoned the palace maids and eunuchs who were guarding them in the distance.
"Shh, Sixth Princess, keep your voice down and listen to what Fifth Princess has to say."
The Eighth Princess was gentle and kind, but she was exceptionally intelligent and immediately understood why the Fifth Princess had summoned them.
"Okay, I'll listen to Fifth Princess."
The sixth princess immediately shut up and looked at the fifth princess.
"Tomorrow, Father is hosting a banquet to welcome Grandmother and the others back. We can then take a closer look at Uncle."
Let's see if, as the little princess said, they're sending women to Father Emperor.
That way we'll know if what she said is true, and then we can figure out how to tell Father Emperor.
The Fifth Princess said in a deep voice.
They went back after discussing the matter.
The Fifth Princess returned to Jingren Palace.
By this time, the other concubines had already left, and only Consort Xian and her attending nannies, maids, and eunuchs remained in the hall.
"Mother, I'm back."
"Get up."
The Fifth Princess bowed respectfully, then rose and went to Consort Xian's side.
"Mother, do you think there's something wrong with my uncle's sudden return? I don't remember seeing him much."
The Fifth Princess asked Consort Xian curiously.
"Who knows? He disappeared for so many years and then suddenly came back. Ha, as long as he doesn't come to cause trouble in the court, that's fine."
Consort Xian would often discuss the situation in the Great Yong Dynasty with the Fifth Princess, and then she said:
"Now your father is focused on politics, and the Great Yong is becoming more and more prosperous. Your mother is also tired over the years and just wants to keep you safe and sound."
“Your elder brother is doing well in his fiefdom. After you get married, and a few years from now, your mother will ask the Emperor to let me go to Xuan’er’s place to spend my old age in peace.”
Consort Xian is now open-minded, and since her father has become a member of the cabinet, it's inevitable that some people with ulterior motives will try to take advantage of them.
It's better to leave the palace as soon as possible. She doesn't want her son to fight for that position. No matter how high the power, it's still a life of toil.
Like Emperor Jing.
It must be said that Consort Xian was very farsighted and had a high level of ideological awareness.
The Fifth Princess also agreed with Consort Xian's idea, but her royal uncle might not be so quiet.
This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
