The mistress brought Gu Jiangli a nourishing ginseng soup, then happily held her grandson.
"Son, this child is very pretty. Have you thought of a name yet?"
While feeding Gu Jiangli ginseng soup, Prince Yu said, "I've already decided, let's name him Zhiheng, a rare and precious jade."
Gu Jiangli really liked the name.
The mistress beamed with joy.
"Okay, Zhiheng, our Heng'er has a name now!"
The baby in his arms giggled incessantly, seemingly expressing his fondness for the name.
Aunt Du brought her nourishing soups every day. Although Gu Jiangli knew that her body had recovered to about 70-80% thanks to the medicine, she still accepted Aunt Du's kindness.
After resting for a few days, Gu Jiangli brought up the matter he had told Prince Yu before.
She wanted to return freedom to the concubine in the backyard.
Prince Yu agreed without hesitation and instructed his steward to prepare the silver.
The matriarch held her grandson every day, unable to put him down. With the Zhao family having a successor, she no longer objected to Gu Jiangli's opinion.
A dozen or so concubines stood neatly dressed in front of Gu Jiangli, their faces dulled by the loneliness they endured all day.
But the news of their regained freedom brought a glimmer of hope to their eyes.
Gu Jiangli said, "There are more than a dozen cloth bags on the table containing silver and each of your identification tags. After you take them, you will leave the Prince's Mansion and will no longer be concubines in the Prince's Mansion, but ordinary women."
"Thank you, Your Highness! Thank you, Your Highness!"
"There's no need for words of gratitude. This money is enough for you to live a peaceful life for thirty years. After you take the money, I hope you will do one thing for me."
The concubines looked at each other, but soon made up their minds.
"Please give your orders, Your Highness."
A mischievous glint flashed in Gu Jiangli's eyes, "You spread a few messages outside, namely—"
"The emperor was dissatisfied with the crown prince and sent men to blow up the mine, intending to kill the crown prince;
"The emperor coveted the Prince Yu's family property and repeatedly sent assassins into the mansion to commit murder."
"The emperor harbored evil intentions towards Princess Yu. Taking advantage of his status, he secretly moved into the Prince's residence, intending to commit indecent acts against her."
Gu Jiangli knew that for a rumor to be completely believed, it had to be mixed with some truth.
The more the emperor wanted to preserve his reputation, the more she wanted to ruin it.
If the Crown Prince were to make a move at this moment, it would be called—
To put righteousness before family ties.
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