On the way back to the palace.
Xu Qingzhi analyzed the matter calmly.
"I have never seen a lotus flower before, and I do not know what it looks like."
"The purity of this lotus leaf is probably inherited from her mother's beauty."
"However, there are many treacherous people in this world who appear innocent on the outside but are actually wicked on the inside."
"This concerns the royal bloodline, and I must investigate this matter thoroughly."
Consort Jin sighed.
"If His Majesty had simply brought the lotus flower into the mansion back then, there wouldn't be so many problems now."
Xu Qingzhi complained.
"If he really liked that person, why would he leave her alone in Jiangnan for so long?"
"Isn't this like turning your back on someone after you've put your pants on?! Disgusting!"
Consort Jin was startled.
"Sister, you need to be careful what you say; walls have ears."
"What's there to be afraid of? I'm not afraid of those gossipy people saying I've offended the Emperor."
"Since Your Majesty wants me to shut up, then stop doing those messy things!"
【That's right! Aunt Xu is absolutely right!】
[My father wants both the throne and the beauty!]
Xu Qingzhi hugged Ye Qianqian.
"Qianqian must not marry a man who is promiscuous. If she is to marry, she must marry a good man who will only have Qianqian as his wife for the rest of his life and will never take a concubine."
"I'll dote on Qianqian so she won't have to suffer any injustice!"
"If he dares to take a concubine, I will make him a eunuch and then make Qianqian divorce him!"
"Our Qianqian is rich and beautiful, she can still live a carefree life even without a man!"
Yes, yes! If there aren't any good men around, I'll choose to be beautiful all by myself!
[Aunt Xu truly embodies a rare, clear-headed wisdom among women of this era!]
[Father should elevate Consort Xu's rank! Promote her directly to Imperial Noble Consort!]
Xu Qingzhi didn't care much about rank or status.
Entering the palace was not her original intention.
However, since they were chosen by the royal family and embarked on this path...
So, she also had to be in the harem.
To achieve unrestrained and carefree living.
But it won't break the rules.
Shou Kang Palace.
After the Empress Dowager returned to the palace.
Lotus Leaf quickly brought over a cup of hot tea.
"Your Majesty, it's late autumn and the night is heavy. Please have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."
The Empress Dowager nodded.
"Lotus Leaf, you have never lived in the palace."
"The imperial harem is not like the common people's harem. Scheming, backstabbing, and gossiping happen every day."
"Your identity is still unclear, and in the harem, there will inevitably be people gossiping behind your back!"
"I'm worried you won't be able to handle it!"
"If you are willing, I can arrange a house for you outside the palace."
"You can also live a carefree life outside the palace, without being confined to this harem."
Lotus Leaf immediately knelt down.
"Your Majesty, He Ye has never had parents since she was a child."
"Although Auntie treats Heyue very well, Heyue also wants to be with her closest relatives."
"Please, Your Majesty, do not send He Ye away from the palace. He Ye is willing to stay by Your Majesty's side forever as a palace maid."
The Empress Dowager glanced at her.
"Wen Bai has committed a capital offense. If his parents are implicated, that is, your aunt and uncle, how do you plan to deal with it?"
Lotus Leaf Path.
"Lotus Leaf's identity is unknown, and she is not qualified to plead for her aunt and uncle."
"But Lotus Leaf knows that the prince is subject to the same laws as the commoner."
"Only in this way can the strictness of the laws of our Great Yuan Kingdom be demonstrated."
The Empress Dowager asked.
"What if you are also implicated? If the Emperor orders the execution of your entire family, no one will acknowledge your royal bloodline."
"You'll be beheaded too."
Lotus Leaf Path.
"Lotus leaf is willing to accept this outcome."
The Empress Dowager glanced at her.
"Alright, go and rest. I'm a little tired."
"yes."
After the lotus leaves left.
Ruoqiu told the Empress Dowager about training Heye.
“She learns very quickly. I can’t tell for a moment whether He Ye is highly perceptive or was already very good at it.”
The Empress Dowager sneered.
"If she were truly a princess, the Wen family would have known her identity from the beginning and would have certainly raised her well."
"I thought that one day I would be recognized by the emperor, and because I was perfect in every way, I would win the emperor's favor and then bring the Wen family to enjoy wealth and honor."
“If she is not a princess, then the Wen family’s actions are truly malicious.”
“Thinking of taking a risk, impersonating a princess, and getting the emperor to recognize her, he could still bring wealth and honor to the Wen family.”
Ruoqiu: "So, what does the Empress Dowager mean—"
"His Majesty has already investigated this matter."
"We won't let Consort Xu off the hook either."
"Ruoqiu, send someone to investigate. This concerns the royal bloodline, and I must be careful."
"yes."
Lotus Leaf was placed in a side room.
Other palace maids were crammed into one room by several people.
Only He Ye received the same treatment as Ruo Qiu.
They have their own private room.
Lotus Leaf tidied up the things she had brought.
She hung a portrait of lotus flowers above her bed.
He knelt down.
"Mother, I have successfully entered the palace. Whether the Emperor recognizes me or not doesn't matter."
"The important thing is that I can catch a glimpse of the Emperor from afar. I am already content."
Lotus Leaf kowtowed three times to the image of Lotus Flower.
Slowly get up.
She walked toward the open window.
The moment I was about to close the window.
She saw a dark figure flash past the corner.
She knew from the beginning that someone was eavesdropping outside.
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