After a moment of confusion, Yinzhen finally managed to pull a figure out from the depths of his mind.
Uya had harmed Li, indirectly causing Hongfen's death at the age of one. Yinzhen felt utterly disgusted by Uya.
He had known secretly for several years that Niohuru and Uya were on good terms.
However, since the two women were talking about normal things, and Uya only asked Niohuru for some writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstones, and nothing else, Yinzhen did not take it to heart.
Upon hearing the name of Wuya Shi unexpectedly, Yinzhen was momentarily stunned before he came to his senses.
“Master, Sister Wuya has realized her mistake, and she has been confined to her quarters for ten years. Over the years, Sister Wuya has been constantly regretting the mistakes she made back then. You see, Master.”
As Niohuru spoke, she took out a thick stack of papers from the side and explained, “These are Buddhist scriptures copied by Sister Wuya. She is now devoted to Buddhism and hopes to spend the rest of her life atoning for her sins.”
Yinzhen took the paper and examined it carefully. It was indeed a Buddhist scripture, and every word was written very neatly, with both Manchu and Chinese characters, showing that the person who copied it had put a lot of effort into it.
Without changing his expression, Yinzhen looked up at Niohuru and asked in a low voice with a hint of doubt, "If Wuya really knows she was wrong, why is she so eager to come out? Wouldn't it be better for her to atone for her sins at Lengshuang Courtyard?"
Niohuru felt a jolt in her heart and was somewhat frightened.
That's not right. Does the master still dislike Sister Fangruo? I only mentioned it slightly, and he got angry?
Carefully observing the Fourth Prince's expression, Niohuru's mind raced, and then she revealed a look of fear.
"Your Majesty has misunderstood. This is not what Sister Wuya meant. It was because I saw that Sister Wuya was not having a good time in Lengshuang Courtyard that I thought of asking Your Majesty to have mercy and let Sister Wuya come out."
With a pretentious wiping away (non-existent) tears from the corners of her eyes, Niohuru began to play the victim.
"My lord, you have no idea. The servants in this manor are all sycophants. After Sister Wuya was confined to her quarters, she lived a very miserable life, never having enough to eat or wear. She was only confined to her quarters, and she's still your princess, but she didn't even get her daily allowance. It was all embezzled by the servants, and..."
Niohuru spoke sincerely, word by word, but she wasn't lying; Uya really did live that kind of life.
Yinzhen was somewhat surprised. He had ordered Wuya to stay at home, but he had not stripped her of her title. In the inner courtyard, Wuya was still a princess, but she was not allowed to go out at will.
Feeling a bit emotional, I never imagined that Uya had been living such a life all these years.
However, Yinzhen was not one to be easily swayed by others. He secretly noted this matter down and instructed Su Peisheng to investigate the situation.
After Niohuru finished speaking, Yinzhen neither immediately agreed nor immediately refused, but ambiguously said that he would consider it.
Because it was a matter within the government, Su Peisheng acted swiftly, investigating the matter thoroughly the next day.
After reviewing the evidence submitted by Su Peisheng, Yinzhen couldn't help but sigh.
It turns out that the reason why Wuya was living in such a state was because Li Wanrou secretly instructed the servants.
Back then, Li Wanrou was harmed by Uya, and her fourth son, Hongfen, died at the age of one. She was heartbroken and suffered a mental breakdown. She only recovered after giving birth to her fifth son, Hongyun.
After Wuya was confined to her quarters, Li Wanrou harbored resentment and specifically instructed the servants to give her a good beating.
Wuya was wrong, but Li's behavior was also wrong. However, considering the matter between the two parties, Yinzhen decided to let it go and not pursue Li's actions.
Leaning back in his chair, Yinzhen rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on, as he considered what Niohuru had said.
Several days later, a message from Lengshuang Courtyard made the hesitant Yinzhen finally make up his mind.
The early summer mornings are very comfortable, neither stuffy nor chilly.
Yunyi was walking with Baizhi on the way to the main courtyard when, unexpectedly, she heard from the Fujin that the Fourth Prince had ordered the lifting of the confinement of Wuya Gege in Lengshuang Courtyard last night.
To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that Niohuru and Uya were on good terms and Yunyi had gotten some information about Uya from her, she would have almost forgotten about this person.
Back then, Wuya harmed Li Wanrou, and Wang Mama tried to harm Hongyao, so Yunyi had no hatred for Wuya and it didn't matter whether she came out or not.
But upon hearing this news, Li Wanrou almost exploded.
"Fujin, how could the master make this decision? Back then, it was Wuya who caused Hongfen's premature death. She should have been imprisoned for life. Why did you release her?"
Having anticipated Li Gege's reaction, the Fujin raised her hand and gestured for Li Wanrou to be quiet.
“Princess Li, please don’t be angry. This was a decision made by the master. Princess Wuya has been confined to her quarters for ten years, and she is currently ill and needs to recuperate. Lengshuang Courtyard is too remote and the environment is not good, so the master ordered her to be released.”
“The mistakes she made back then are not so easy to erase, but it is also true that she is in poor health. After discussing with you last night, I moved her to Qingzhi Pavilion on the east side of the back garden. That place is very secluded and better than Lengshuang Courtyard, which is suitable for her to recuperate.”
Hearing the princess's explanation, Li Wanrou was angry but helpless. She couldn't change the prince's decision and could only accept it.
After this was told, the atmosphere among the people present became somewhat tense. The Princess Consort said a few more casual words and then told everyone to go back.
Yunyi, being a concubine, left first. Before leaving, she glanced at Li Wanrou's face, which was visibly unpleasant.
Indeed, for a mother, her child is her Achilles' heel, especially since this is ancient times and Li Wanrou is a woman confined to the inner quarters.
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