Concubine Rui Gui was slightly startled, then said, "I will go over now."

The palace maids and eunuchs had already prepared the sedan chair and respectfully invited her to get on it and go all the way to Zhengming Palace.

In the Zhengming Palace, Lin Fu stood next to Wei Junhang and was stunned for a moment when he heard the word "Noble Concubine".

Is the most beautiful and amiable Concubine Guifei mentioned by Ying'er his biological aunt?

When Concubine Rui Guifei stepped into the palace, she unexpectedly saw Wei Junhang. What surprised her even more was the young boy who was standing right next to Wei Junhang, looking at her curiously.

This child... She was slightly stunned.

Although several years had passed, she still recognized him at a glance. The young boy in front of her was the child she bumped into when she hurriedly left the Duke of England's mansion.

After she returned to the palace, she quickly confirmed that the child was not the grandson of the Duke of England. It was just that there were too many complicated matters in the palace, and she had to find ways to bridge the increasingly distant relationship with her son, so she slowly forgot about the child.

She never thought that after so many years, she would meet him again in Zhengming Palace. He had grown into a young boy.

"Guess who this child is?" Emperor Yuanyou pushed Pingfu in front of her and asked with a smile without waiting for her to salute.

Concubine Rui was not a fool. Seeing his expression that seemed to be asking for praise, her breath was held and her heartbeat accelerated.

Is it what she thinks?

Over the years, she had been looking forward to good news every time, but she was disappointed every time. Now, can she still look forward to it like this?

She unconsciously tightened the handkerchief in her hand, her perfect face filled with tension, her watery eyes stared at Lingfu so intently that she even forgot to answer Emperor Yuanyou's words.

Her heartbeat was getting faster and faster, her face turned pale, and even her tightly bitten lower lip turned white.

Seeing her expression of wanting to believe but not daring to believe, Emperor Yuanyou felt distressed and said to Lingfu: "Child, haven't you met your aunt? For so many years, she has been sending people to look for you. She worries day and night that you are not well fed and clothed outside, and that you don't have anyone to take care of you at such a young age..."

"Go!" Wei Junhang patted him on the back and urged him.

Pingfu finally opened his legs and walked towards Concubine Rui, who had frozen in place.

"Aunt, aunt..." He still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, and he called out stutteringly.

Concubine Rui Guifei felt as if her heart was hit by a heavy hammer, and tears immediately welled up in her eyes. Through her hazy vision, she saw the little face that she loved so much was in a state of panic, and heard someone beside her comforting her softly.

Her nephew, the nephew she had never met, the nephew who had just been born and had not even had time to be named, appeared before her eyes across decades of time and the blood of his parents, brothers and sisters-in-law, calling her 'aunt'.

***

But ever since Pingfu left with the palace eunuchs, Shen Xinyan has always been a little uneasy, and even the embroidery in her hands kept making mistakes. Shen Huiran looked at her for a moment, then looked at Wei Yingzhi who was absent-mindedly flipping through the account book, but from time to time his eyes glanced at Wei Yingzhi outside the window, and she couldn't help but feel a little jealous of Pingfu.

My aunt and cousin Ying'er treat Linfu so well. I wonder if they will think about me the same way and worry about me when I am not around.

Suddenly she felt a little ashamed and thought that she really shouldn't have done that. Everyone could see how well her aunt and cousin treated her. Over the years, she had spent more time with her aunt than with her father. How they treated her, was there anyone who knew better than herself?

Shen Xinyan waited until Wei Junhang left the yamen, but she never saw Ping Fu.

She was about to ask him if he had seen Pingfu in the palace, but Wei Yingzhi had already jumped over and pulled Wei Junhang's sleeve and asked, "Daddy, have you seen Pingfu? Pingfu was called away by someone in the palace and hasn't come back until now."

Wei Junhang tried hard to grab back his sleeve that was being shaken by his daughter, and said helplessly: "I see, I see. Lingfu will stay in the palace for the next two days, so you don't have to worry."

"Stay in the palace? Why? Can anyone stay in the palace casually?" Wei Yingzhi asked the question on behalf of Shen Xinyan.

"Others can't do that, but Lin Fu is different. Right now, if he wants to have the stars in the sky, I'm afraid there will be people vying to pick them for him." Wei Junhang smiled meaningfully.

Shen Xinyan finally patted his shoulder in annoyance: "Can't you just say what's the matter? Look at you, you're almost driving me crazy!"

Wei Junhang laughed, grabbed her wrist and said, "The nephew that the noble concubine has been looking for for many years has finally been found."

"What does it have to do with us if the concubine's nephew is found? Daddy, where is Pingfu? Why hasn't he come back yet?" Wei Yingzhi asked, and after a moment she came to her senses and exclaimed, "Ah!" She stared with her round eyes, "Pingfu is the concubine's nephew?!"

Shen Xinyan was also shocked by the news.

It turns out that Lin Fu is Consort Rui Guifei's nephew. Then isn't his father the prefect Zhao who served as a scapegoat for Prince Cheng, and is now the Marquis of Loyalty Zhao Quanzhong?

The next moment, a flash of inspiration came to her mind, connecting the two lifetimes, and she immediately understood.

So that's how it is...Lian Fu is the son of Zhao Quanzhong who died unjustly. Then we understand the family feud he mentioned in his previous life. It seems that this enemy is Prince Cheng.

Then, her heart tightened.

So, did Pingfu go alone to seek revenge on King Cheng in his previous life? Although King Cheng was imprisoned, there must be many guards watching him. How much chance would Pingfu have of success if he rushed in so recklessly?

Could it be that she never waited for him in the end because he had already died?

It shouldn’t happen. It shouldn’t happen. It shouldn’t happen, right?

"Madam, what's wrong with you?" Wei Junhang was puzzled when he saw her pale face.

"I, I'm fine, I'm fine." Shen Xinyan quickly covered up. Noticing that they were the only two people in the room, she thought for a moment and asked softly, "Lin Fu is the nephew of the imperial concubine. Is there any conclusive evidence for this?"

"Of course. Without strong evidence, how could His Majesty and His Majesty the Concubine recognize him? I'm afraid it won't be long before His Majesty announces it to the world."

Emperor Yuanyou was eager to compensate Zhao Quanzhong's lineage, so he would naturally treat Ping Fu well.

"Lin Fu is actually the son of Marquis Zhongyi..." Shen Xinyan still couldn't believe it.

She had watched Lin Fu grow up, so she naturally knew his character well. He was a very kind person. Now that Zhao Quanzhong's case had been cleared, he would definitely not have any resentment in his heart.

But what about the blessings of his previous life? Who took him in after his adoptive parents passed away? Who taught him martial arts? Who asked him to avenge his family? Was it the loyal servants of Zhao Quanzhong who had managed to escape, or the Princess Rui who might have recognized him?

It was a pity that in her previous life, all her attention was focused on the inner house, and she didn't care about the things outside at all. Therefore, she couldn't come up with an answer even if she racked her brains.

"Yeah, I also never thought that the child I've been looking for for so many years would be right next to me!" Wei Junhang also found it incredible.

At that time, he was also ordered to search for the descendants of Zhao with all his strength. He never thought that this little fellow who had made him spend so much effort and still disappeared was actually the funny lucky boy!

This is something God has arranged, it's really mysterious!

Pingfu did not return until half a month later, and along with him came the Emperor Yuanyou's commendation decree for Shen Xinyan.

Listening to the string of seemingly free compliments in the imperial edict, Shen Xinyan felt uncomfortable no matter how calm she was.

After receiving the imperial edict that praised her to the highest level, she looked at the proud face of the Grand Princess, and then at the jealous eyes of Fang and Yang, and she immediately calmed down.

No matter what the truth was, with this imperial decree, she was like a golden statue. From now on, no one would dare to question her words and deeds. She would become a role model for court ladies and a respected British lady!

The treatment she had received in two lifetimes changed so quickly and so drastically, so drastically that it gave her a sense of unreality.

And Lingfu did not return to the Duke's Mansion until half a month after entering the palace.

Looking at the young man dressed elegantly, Shen Xinyan was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "You're back?"

Lin Fu's eyes suddenly lit up, he pursed his lips, and answered in an unusually loud voice: "Yes, ma'am, I'm back!"

***

However, it is said that not long after Peng and her son left the palace that day, they received an order from Concubine Rui Gui in the palace, ordering them to choose an auspicious day to pass Zhao Jin on to the title of Marquis of Loyalty. For a moment, they were both surprised and delighted.

Especially Lord Zhao, the Minister of Guanglu Temple, whose eyes were shining brightly.

If their biological son was adopted by Zhao Quanzhong, it would be equivalent to their family officially being associated with Concubine Rui and the Crown Prince. Would they still have to worry about their future?

The next day, he saw dozens of palace maids and eunuchs coming out of the palace and cleaning the empty Loyalty Marquis Mansion opposite until it looked brand new. He became even more excited, knowing that this time he had a sure win.

The mansion has been cleaned, doesn't that mean it's ready to welcome the owner to move in?

Even though Mrs. Zhao Peng worriedly told him everything that Concubine Rui Gui had said to him that day, he didn't care at all.

Concubine Rui is a woman in the deep palace. Could she keep an eye on the Marquis's Mansion for her whole life? Moreover, when I rise to a position of importance in the future, maybe she will still rely on me!

Zhao Jian was equally excited. The title he had coveted for so long was just one step away from falling on his head. When he and the Crown Prince became the closest cousins, Wei Chenglin would probably have to back off.

With this excited mood, he waited patiently for a long time, and finally received the decree of Emperor Yuanyou to let the son of Marquis Zhongyi inherit the title.

“Why did the imperial edict come down before the succession took place?” Mrs. Peng’s doubt was instantly drowned out by the excitement of the whole family.

"The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict has already left the palace and is heading this way in a carriage!" A servant who had been waiting at the palace gate came back in a flash to report.

Lord Zhao laughed and patted his son on the shoulder: "In a moment, you will be the youngest marquis in our court!"

Zhao Jin's face flushed with excitement.

"Here it comes, the palace carriage is across the street!"

"It's turning. It's coming, coming towards our house!"

"Quick, prepare the incense table to receive the order!" Lord Zhao ordered loudly.

Immediately, a clever servant brought out the incense table that had been prepared long ago.

After a moment.

"Where is the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict? Why hasn't he come yet? Didn't he say that he was already heading towards our house?" Zhao Jian asked loudly and impatiently.

"Go and see what's going on!" Lord Zhao was also anxious and urged.

"Master, the carriage from the palace passed by our house..."

"What?!"

"Master, the carriage has stopped in front of the Duke of England's mansion!"

Lord Zhao suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Master, the carriage has returned to the palace..." After a long time, the trembling servant came again to report.

Lord Zhao’s eyes went dark.