"Thank you, Your Majesty. I'm very happy with my stay. The place is spacious enough and not far from the main courtyard. I'm very satisfied." Yan Nangui's words were genuine.
"That's good. I know that being a concubine is a waste of your time, but there's nothing I can do about it. I can only make it up to you with this place." The Crown Princess sighed.
“Your Majesty is mistaken. Although my family background is not bad, there are many families with similar backgrounds in the capital. Once I enter the Crown Prince’s residence, what does it matter how good the family backgrounds of others are, except for Your Majesty? They still have to serve His Highness the Crown Prince and Your Majesty well.”
"Although this is the Crown Prince's residence, we don't need to serve like ordinary families, but the proper rules still apply. In my opinion, the most important thing is mindset. A wife is a wife, and a concubine is a concubine. If you can't keep the right mindset, then trouble will ensue."
The Crown Princess was naturally pleased with the idea of the wild geese returning south.
Of course, she was just saying it to her on purpose.
People are always sensitive to such flattering words, even if they know in their hearts that they are false.
"If everyone understood things as well as you, that would be wonderful," the Crown Princess sighed.
"But speaking of which, what do you think of this Cuizhu, sister?" the Crown Princess finally asked.
She had obviously realized that Yan Nangui had deliberately brought up Cuizhu, which was why she kept her there.
"I am a straightforward person and do not want to beat around the bush. In my opinion, even His Highness may not like this Cuizhu meddling in other people's business. Even if she is the Empress's person, she should know her own status. She is still just a servant. Now she is acting like the head of the household in the inner courtyard? His Highness will rise to a higher position sooner or later, and then the Empress will be the mother of the world. How noble is the Crown Princess? How come she is being instructed by her?"
Yan Nangui snorted and continued, "Her Majesty the Empress's wish for harmony in the Crown Prince's residence is good, but Cuizhu is rather ignorant."
"Ah, my sister has really hit the nail on the head. But... His Highness and the Empress have such a deep bond, there's not much I can do." The Crown Prince shook his head, looking troubled.
“But Your Majesty, you must understand that you will be the Empress in the future, not just the mistress of an ordinary household,” Yan Nangui said.
“You’re right, but I can’t think of any solution right now… If you have any good ideas, please tell me,” the Crown Princess said earnestly.
Naturally, it was because she hadn't been able to make up her mind before. If only she could ask Yan Nangui to do something.
However, Cui Zhu's presence was indeed a nuisance.
Yan Nangui disliked that everything about her was being monitored by so many people.
She and the Crown Prince share common goals in the short term, but she and the Empress cannot be viewed in the same way.
Therefore, Cuizhu had to leave.
"His Highness said yesterday that Ding Zhaoxun's pregnancy was caused by a pharmacy clerk putting the wrong medicine in the prescription. Your Highness, think about it, if this matter is so simple, why did Consort Ye go to the prison to find Granny Zhang for no reason? Who encouraged her to go? After the incident, why was Cuizhu so anxious?"
"After all, even if Your Majesty is furious, you are the Crown Princess and she is a concubine. Can you really kill her?"
The Crown Princess smiled and said, "You are absolutely right."
"I am only thinking of myself. Even as a concubine, I don't like being watched, let alone Your Highness, the Crown Princess?" Yan Nan Gui said.
These words caused the Crown Princess's eyes to flash.
He nodded immediately: "My sister is indeed intelligent."
"Your Majesty flatters me. I was merely speaking casually."
"Of course, I was just chatting with my sister. It's getting late, sister, you should go back. It should be warmer now than this morning. The snow has stopped, and it looks like the sun will come out soon," the Crown Princess said, looking outside.
"Indeed, it's a pity there wasn't enough snow. It's a shame we can't enjoy the snow. Then I'll take my leave. Your Majesty, please wait." Yan Nangui smiled and rose to take her leave.
After she left, Su Jin stepped forward to collect the teacups and replaced them with new ones for the Crown Princess: "Your Highness?"
"Hmm." The Crown Princess seemed thoughtful. "This Yan family member is quite interesting. Is she trying to surrender?"
"I suppose so. Although she is the legitimate daughter of the Yan family, she is not favored. Didn't you say that she might not be able to have children? Who will she rely on in the future? Even if she is favored for a while, she will eventually grow old," Su Jin said with a smile.
"Yes, you're quite right. What do you think of what she said?" the Crown Princess asked again.
“This… I think it’s feasible. We’ve arranged this in secrecy… but Your Highness has brought in a pharmacy clerk…” Su Jin whispered.
The real medicine was not misplaced by the pharmacy staff.
After all, the Crown Princess came from the Ning family. She had been in the palace for two years, so bribing a few people wouldn't be difficult for her.
The box of medicine had already been replaced when it entered Ding Zhaoxun's room.
The person who encouraged Ding Zhaoxun to take the medicine was kicked out after the incident.
But all she said was that taking medication to prevent miscarriage is good for pregnant women. Ding Zhaoxun, who had a sharp tongue, knew she had offended someone and was naturally afraid of miscarriage.
Taking medicine haphazardly can lead to problems.
Even if she doesn't take the medicine, as long as her mouth isn't sealed, she'll still ingest things she shouldn't in other ways.
It would be too easy for the Crown Princess to drug her.
The Crown Princess was no fool; she naturally understood that His Highness had found the cause outside, which meant that the matter was being dropped.
Even if Your Highness doesn't investigate, it's impossible for you to truly have no doubts in your heart.
Ultimately, His Highness the Crown Prince did not want to investigate.
As for why, there's no need to go into details.
What if the main courtyard removed Cuizhu, this thorn in their side, at this point?
Yan Nangui is right. The women in the inner quarters don't like being watched. But what about the Crown Prince himself?
Yes, the Crown Prince and the Empress have a deep mother-son bond, but wouldn't the Crown Prince feel uncomfortable with an extra eye or ear in their relationship?
"Go, interrogate that firefly carefully, and tell her what she should say. Tell her that her life is her own."
The Crown Princess smiled.
"Your Majesty...do you really want to do this?" Su Jin asked with some concern. "If we do this, Liu Ying will also be ruined. Isn't this too hasty?"
"No, keep the firefly alive. Don't maim the person. There's still Granny Zhang, we can continue the interrogation."
"Yes, I understand. As long as Liuying isn't crippled or dead, she can still serve me in the future. In this case, she's practically useless." It was just a polite way of putting it.
The Crown Princess laughed: "You understand me best."
Su Jin smiled and left.
Indeed, once Liuying betrays Cuizhu, even if she can still serve her in the future, Ye Liangdi will no longer tolerate her.
When the time comes, Consort Ye will deal with her herself, and then she won't be to blame the head concubine, right?
This time, as long as we can get rid of Cuizhu...
I imagine His Highness the Crown Prince will be pleased.
On the other end, Jiangxiang asked the same question: "If we get rid of Cuizhu, won't Her Majesty the Empress be angry? Will the Crown Princess push you out then?"
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