The candlelight flickered intermittently, swaying in the room as if it might go out at any moment.
Yunxian said, "Zhe Zhe's birthday is in three days. As the Empress, she will definitely hold a grand celebration. The Emperor is still somewhat wary of Abaga. Namuzhong will also be there. You should take this opportunity to do something."
Sang'er nodded, "I am willing to follow Aunt's instructions."
Yunxian looked around and, after confirming that no one else was around, whispered out a series of plans.
The people inside were unaware that what they were saying was being overheard by the person in question, and they continued to talk incessantly about their next plans.
Upon hearing this, Hailanzhu sneered inwardly: "Luckily I can't sleep, otherwise you would have schemed against me again."
After their secret plot ended, Sang'er still seemed a little uneasy. "The Emperor is very fond of Hailanzhu. Even if this matter succeeds, it probably won't affect Hailanzhu much. At most, she'll just be confined to Guanju Palace."
That shows a good understanding of one's own limitations.
But Yunxian was a step further, narrowing her eyes, "I will make sure she stays in Guanju Palace and never steps out of the palace gates again."
"Why?" Sang'er frowned.
Yunxian nodded confidently, "I have my own arrangements for this matter. You don't need to ask too many questions. Just do your job."
Sang'er lowered her head and said, "Yes, Sang'er will definitely not disappoint her aunt."
Seeing that Sang'er was obedient and compliant, Yunxian shed her previous seriousness and said with a kind face, "Good child, you have really suffered."
Sang'er shook her head, "It's not bitter. As long as it can help the Ulanara clan rise, what does this matter?"
Yunxian held Sang'er's hand and said, "After the three aunts and nieces of Borjigit are defeated, we will try to disrupt the harem. Then the emperor will ask me to handle it. At that time, I may become the empress, and my Hauge will not suffer oppression from the other princes because of me, his sinful mother."
At the mention of Hauge, tears welled up in Sang'er's eyes. "Yes, my cousin has suffered so much. He has so much ability, but he has to humble himself and act subserviently."
“There’s no way around it. How can someone who is destined for great things be concerned with trivial matters?” Thinking of Hauge, Yunxian felt an indescribable pain. “I haven’t seen him for five years.”
Sang'er wiped away the tears in her eyes: "How about I find an opportunity to have my cousin come and meet you?"
“Please don’t…” Yunxian quickly stopped him. “If the Emperor finds out that he visited me, he will have no hope for the rest of his life.”
Sang'er bit her lip, "You are mother and child, why must you suffer the pain of separation from your flesh and blood?"
Yunxian sighed, "Everything is predestined, beyond anyone's control. If I hadn't been so foolish as to fall for Yan Zha's trick, I wouldn't be stuck in the Cold Palace now!"
Thinking about all these experiences, Yunxian's mood became increasingly gloomy.
Sang'er clenched her fist. "Aunt, you will definitely make a comeback! You definitely will!"
Yunxian nodded, "For Hauge, for the Ulanara clan, I will grit my teeth and fight to the bitter end, even if it costs me my life."
"Yes!" Sang'er nodded emphatically. "Aunt, we must kill them and make them pay the price!"
Yunxian patted her shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry, everything is under my control." Then, looking at the sky outside, she said, "Let's go back, otherwise if Namuzhong finds out, all our efforts will be in vain."
Upon hearing this, Sang'er was about to bow and retreat when she suddenly reminded her, "Aunt, please don't forget..."
Yunxian waved her hand, "I always keep my word."
Upon hearing this, Sang'er smiled, bowed, and turned to leave.
Yunxian watched Sang'er walk away before she composed herself, her eyes filled with coldness.
"A concubine's daughter wants to be Haoge's principal wife, the future empress? If I hadn't asked you for a favor and agreed to this expedient measure, you probably wouldn't even be able to dream of it." Yunxian's eyes revealed a cold glint as she muttered to herself.
"What a strange person! He even makes empty promises to help his own niece. His character is truly despicable," Hailanzhu said, shaking her head in dismay.
When she saw that the lights inside the room were blown out and it was pitch black so she could see nothing, she bent over and tiptoed away.
The same two guards were still at the door. With the help of the system, she walked out unharmed.
When she returned to Guanju Palace, it seemed even darker. She groped her way back to her own chambers, not daring to light a candle for fear that people would find out she had gone out.
She lay back on the bed, thinking, "Although I lost another two thousand, it was really worth it."
When Yunxian tried to force her to stay in Guanju Palace, she was 99% certain that the flowerpot was Yunxian's doing.
"Of course it's not a loss. You only spent two thousand, but Sang'er spent five taels of gold to get out. You should know that five taels of gold is worth tens of thousands in the 21st century," the system said seriously.
"Hmph!" Hailanzhu muttered, ignoring the system.
If the system becomes boring, it will automatically put itself into standby mode.
Hailanzhu lay there for a while, then felt sleepy and slowly drifted off to sleep.
No matter when or where, she makes sure she gets enough sleep, otherwise she'll wake up feeling groggy and prone to making mistakes.
The next day, a ray of sunlight shone through the crack in the window and reflected onto her eyes, somewhat dazzling.
She opened her eyes, trying to shield her eyes from the light, but found that she couldn't block it at all. Seeing this, she turned over and went back to sleep.
She didn't truly wake up until noon.
"Master, you're finally awake." Hearing the commotion inside, Qingluan quickly walked in.
Hailanzhu twisted her aching neck and asked groggily, "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
While serving Hailanzhu her bath and toilette, Qingluan said, "The Emperor came by at Chenshi. He saw you open your eyes, then turned back to sleep and left."
Hailanzhu didn't take it to heart: "What is it about?"
Qingluan shook her head. "Why would His Majesty tell me such things? He just asked me to pass on a message that he has some important matters to attend to at noon and will not be having lunch at Guanju Palace."
"Oh!" Hailanzhu responded indifferently, saying nothing more, letting Qingluan do her hair and makeup.
The Manchu people's attire was very complicated. Even though Qingluan was quick, it still took her half an hour to get dressed. When she walked out of the bedroom, the sun was already shining brightly outside.
"Your Highness, please go and have your lunch. Don't let yourself go hungry," Qingluan instructed. If Hailanzhu were to starve to the point of death, she would be the first to die.
“Okay, I understand,” Hailanzhu waved her hand.
Afterwards, we went to the main hall, where the dishes served today were still some home-style dishes.
Hailanzhu sat down and picked up her chopsticks, casually picking up some dishes.
"By the way, which concubine in the palace has the surname Yan Zha?" she suddenly asked, putting down her chopsticks.
“Yan Zha Shi?” Qing Luan pondered for a moment, “It should be Concubine Qiu Rong, the birth mother of the Fourth Prince.”
"Oh, it's her," Hailanzhu said, feigning familiarity.
She had no recollection of Yan Zhaqiurong, but she knew of the Fourth Prince. Historically, the Fourth Prince lived to the age of sixty-three, making him the longest-living of Huang Taiji's many sons.
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