No matter how much trouble the other palaces cause, they can't disturb the peace of Kunning Palace.
The emperor told the empress and the crown prince about it on the very night he returned.
Lin Yiran and Rong Xi were also very excited, but their identities were too conspicuous, so they couldn't go out to visit the Ninth Prince. That's why they asked the Emperor to send them more often as a way of expressing their feelings.
"Mother, I plan to leave the palace a little later today to visit Ninth Prince at the Phoenix Prince's residence. Don't worry, I will be careful."
Rong Xi knew that Ninth Prince had been at the Phoenix Prince's residence for several days, but his own identity was too conspicuous, so he could only choose a time when the rumors were about to die down and he would go there at a time when he would not attract much attention.
Lin Yiran knew that her son wanted to see the Ninth Prince, but she was always worried about the Crown Prince going out at night.
"Xi'er, you must be careful and take more guards with you when you go out, otherwise your mother will not feel at ease."
Rong Xi nodded: "I understand, Mother. Mother, please be careful. In the days when the rumors started, the palace was in turmoil, and trouble was bound to happen. Mother will have to work hard again."
Lin Yiran sighed, "The Empress Dowager is already used to it. How much more trouble can she cause? Besides, the harem is always a place of great upheaval. Even if this doesn't happen, something else will. It's never going to calm down."
Rong Xi held Lin Yiran's hand: "Mother, you've worked so hard all these years. Do you regret it?"
Rongxi actually wanted to ask if his mother regretted marrying his father, regretted becoming empress, and regretted getting involved in the messy affairs of the harem.
Lin Yiran patted his head affectionately: "Your mother has never regretted marrying your father."
The rest was left unsaid, but Rong Xi understood. If she didn't regret marrying her father, then she naturally couldn't regret anything else. Her father held a high position and wouldn't dismiss the harem just because of her mother, especially considering all her other children. Although her father doted on her and her sister much more than his other children, they weren't the only ones he had.
"Alright, Xi'er, this is all your mother has to do in this life. I only hope that our Xi'er can have a happy marriage and be with one person for life."
Lin Yiran spoke in a mother's tone, like an ordinary mother hoping that her child would be happy and joyful in the future, unlike royalty who had to sacrifice their lives to balance the power of various factions.
Rong Xi nodded: "Yes, Mother, don't worry, Xi'er will try his best."
"Good boy, go on your way, come back early tonight, and be careful."
Rong Xi nodded and turned to leave.
After the Crown Prince left, An Ruo came over and helped the Empress sit on the soft couch.
"Your Majesty need not worry. His Highness the Crown Prince is intelligent. I am sure that after he ascends to the throne, the Azure Dragon Kingdom will enjoy another period of prosperity."
Lin Yiran shook her head: "I never hoped that Xi'er could sit in that position. I only hope that he will be happy for the rest of his life. Xi'er has already sacrificed too much for this identity in the past few years."
An Ruo gently massaged her shoulders: "Your Majesty, please don't worry. His Majesty isn't unreasonable. If His Highness the Crown Prince truly desires a relationship, I'm sure His Majesty won't be too harsh. It's just that, if he truly ascends the throne in the future..."
The Empress patted her hand: "These things should not be said. Everything is still uncertain. If someone with ulterior motives overhears this, trouble will ensue."
An Ruo nodded, then suddenly remembered something and quickly leaned close to the Empress's ear, whispering something.
After hearing this, Lin Yiran sneered: "She dares to dream, but I'm afraid she won't live to see it. Anruo, have that little eunuch continue to keep an eye on her."
"It is Your Majesty."
Seeing An Ruo leave, Lin Yiran stared ahead, sneering inwardly. "Li Wanyue, Li Wanyue, you really are insatiable! How dare you covet Huang'er? Who gave you the courage?" Leaving aside whether Feng Qingcang and Wan'er would skin Li Wanyue alive if they found out, just if A Qi found out, Li Wanyue would be dead several times over.
Well, Li Wanyue can't cause any major trouble in this palace anyway. As long as I have people keep an eye on her, she won't be able to interfere with Aqi and Huang'er's affairs.
Hmph, how dare she look down on the princess of Tianzhu? She won't let Li Wanyue have her way.
Since Li Wanyue wants people to falsely accuse Mu Xinyan of infertility, then she should kindly prepare a few more suitable imperial physicians for her, hoping that Li Wanyue will find them easy to use.
After An Ruo finished giving her instructions, Lin Yiran beckoned to her and whispered in her ear that she should find a few trustworthy imperial physicians and tell them that if Li Wanyue asked them to take pulses, they must take the pulses truthfully and not follow Li Wanyue's instructions, or they would be in trouble.
An Ruo covered her mouth and chuckled. This was probably going to infuriate Li Wanyue. Who told her to come up with such a terrible idea, insisting on replacing the princess of Tianzhu? The Third Prince has been in power for so many years, with so many wives and concubines, yet none of them have gotten pregnant. Who knows whose fault that might be?
An Ruo quickly went down to give instructions, lest she miss the best time.
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