Although Yunyi has retired to Shuangyue Palace, she is still allowed to go out.
However, the original owner of this body was too arrogant and domineering. If she went out with the identity of the Borjigit clan, she would easily attract ridicule, so Yunyi was unwilling to go out.
However, the bamboo grove next to it was very close to Shuangyue Palace and was also remote, so it became a place where Yunyi often went for a walk.
Yunyi wasn't exaggerating when she said it was remote and quiet; no one really comes to this place.
Especially after Yunyi moved to Shuangyue Palace, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang secretly ordered the concubines in the harem not to disturb Consort Jing, so even fewer people came over.
Yunyi invited Tong Yurou to meet here with a hint of testing in mind.
If Tong Yurou really had this idea, then given her personality, she would definitely not give up this opportunity.
As for the possibility that she wouldn't come, Yunyi hadn't considered it. If she didn't seize such a great opportunity, she wouldn't be Tong Yurou.
Feeling uneasy, Tong Yurou clenched the handkerchief in her hand, wondering what awaited her ahead.
The bamboo grove is not large. After entering from the entrance and walking along the man-made path, you will soon see a pavilion for people to rest in.
It was winter, and the pavilion had been renovated, with thick bamboo curtains hung around it to block wind and snow from entering.
Facing the path, the bamboo curtain was lifted, revealing the scene inside the pavilion, where a figure could be seen faintly.
Seeing that someone was indeed waiting for her, Tong Yurou didn't know whether to be happy or worried.
She stopped and took a deep breath before continuing to walk forward.
Yunyi was dressed in thick, warm clothes, and the stone bench beneath her was covered with warm cushions. Although it was the dead of winter, Yunyi was not cold at all while standing outside.
Tong Yurou walked into the pavilion and finally saw the faces of the people inside. She was stunned for a moment, then squatted down to pay her respects.
"This humble concubine greets Consort Jing!"
Tong Yurou is now the Grand Consort, while Yunyi, although deposed as Empress, is still a Consort, a rank below the Empress, and thus higher than Tong Yurou.
Nodding to let Tong Yurou stand up, Yunyi invited her to sit down: "No need for formalities. Consort Tong must be tired from the journey. Please sit down and rest for a while."
Without much ceremony, Tong Yurou sat down upon hearing Yunyi's greeting.
She was indeed exhausted. Seven months pregnant, her belly was round and big, and she was not very old. Carrying such a big belly and walking such a long distance had really made her very tired.
The pavilion was lit by burning charcoal, and it was the best silver wire charcoal. There was no unpleasant smell of smoke, and you could even faintly smell a pleasant aroma.
As soon as Tong Yurou entered the pavilion, she could feel the heat emanating from it; the warmth inside was completely different from that outside.
When she accidentally caught a glimpse of the charcoal being used on the ground, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
It seems that Borjigit's life after being deposed was not as austere as people imagined; on the contrary, it remained very extravagant.
Moreover, she wasn't as foolish as everyone thought. The fact that she was able to plant people in the imperial kitchen is enough to show that people's perception of her was wrong.
After sitting down, Tong Yurou picked up the teacup and only lightly touched it to her lips. She was very careful not to drink the tea, and just pretended to drink it.
Yunyi calmly took a large gulp of tea, seeing through the situation but saying nothing.
This is a flower tea that Qimuge specially made for herself. Pregnant women can also drink it, and it leaves a lingering fragrance in the mouth with a subtle sweet aftertaste.
Yunyi fell in love with the taste of this flower tea after the first time she tasted it, so all the teas she has here are this flower teas, and there are no ordinary teas.
I met with Tong Yurou today. Both of us are pregnant. Although I knew she might not drink it, Yunyi definitely couldn't bring ordinary tea, so I brought this flower tea instead.
After making a show of it, Tong Yurou spoke up: "I wonder what Your Majesty has summoned me here for?"
"What is it you want to ask, Consort Tong? Isn't this a rhetorical question you already know the answer to?" Yun Yi smiled knowingly, realizing that Tong Yu Rou was pretending not to understand.
However, Yunyi was too lazy to play along with her, so she went straight to the point: "I know what Consort Tong is thinking. Time is of the essence, so I won't waste any more time."
"I know the results of Physician Zhang's examination of you and Princess Qiuyan. You are both carrying daughters. But the physician examined me and said I am carrying a son."
The note from last night was written in a blurry way. When Tong Yurou heard Yun Yi say this, her heart tightened, and she clenched her handkerchief tightly in her sleeve.
She listened intently, eager to see what Yunyi would say next.
Taking in her reaction, Yunyi nodded inwardly; it seemed that Tong Yurou was indeed very anxious.
Speaking calmly and unhurriedly, Yun Yi remained remarkably composed after observing Tong Yurou's reaction.
"Although I am Consort Jing, I have lost the will to stay in the palace. Don't worry, the Empress Dowager and I have already discussed it. After the child is born, we will take her back to Khorchin. At that time, Consort Jing will pass away and will pose no threat to you."
Just as Tong Yurou was feeling happy, Yunyi changed the subject: "But the Empress Dowager also said that if I give birth to a prince, I cannot leave. Only if I give birth to a princess can I be allowed to return to Khorchin."
"The matter of deposing the empress has made me see the emperor for who he really is, and I have also seen myself for who I really am. I am not suited for this palace. In order to return to Khorchin, I cannot give birth to this prince."
Tong Yurou understood Yunyi's meaning: she needed her son to gain power and status, while the other party would lose the freedom she had worked so hard to win because of her son.
Once you marry into the royal family, you become a member of the royal family. It's not so easy to let you leave. Even if Borjigit is the Empress Dowager's niece, it's not easy to gain the Empress Dowager's approval.
With this in mind, Tong Yurou understood that this was a good opportunity, and she could fulfill her wish without paying any price.
The only real danger is that she has to bear the risks involved.
"Your Majesty, I understand your meaning, but this is not an easy task. How can you guarantee that you can succeed and keep it a secret from everyone in the palace?"
Yunyi raised an eyelid. Tong Yurou's words meant that she had agreed in her heart, but still had concerns and dared not agree directly.
She smiled calmly, as if she didn't take this concern to heart: "You don't need to worry about these things, I'll take care of them."
After saying that, Yunyi whispered something else into Tong Yurou's ear, her voice barely audible.
After everything was explained, Yunyi didn't rush to force Tong Yurou to make a statement.
"This matter is of great importance. You don't need to give me an answer now. Once you've thought it through, just send someone to find Yulu in the Imperial Kitchen, and I'll understand what you mean."
I breathed a sigh of relief. Although I was really tempted and wanted to say yes, reason told me that I needed to think about it some more.
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