In an instant, Ulanara clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms.
Now we've come to the most crucial question...
Even Ulanara, who had just been talking at length, dared not say much now. The closer she got to her desired goal, the less she dared to speak.
Ideally, someone else would bring up the matter of raising the Third Prince and proactively hand it over to her...
Ulanara's gaze swept across the crowd, but she sighed inwardly, thinking that not a single person in this harem was of any use.
Li, who had been stunned by Ulanara's words, finally realized what was happening and screamed, "Yes, yes! Third Prince, Third Prince!" She was finally afraid and hurriedly knelt down to plead with Yinzhen, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty... I didn't do anything to harm anyone, it was really her, it was her!"
She was shouting loudly, and Yinzhen frowned, only then realizing, "Where is Hongshi? Something happened to his mother in the palace, why didn't he come?"
Qian Shengyan was startled. Neither Hongshi nor Shan Xiu had come. Could it be...?
She pursed her lips, but before she could say anything, Ulanara said, "Hongshi is still young and needs his mother's guidance. As the Third Prince's legal mother, I naturally have the responsibility to teach him."
It seemed that Ulanara was determined to take Hongshi away. Li began to wipe away her tears and cry loudly. Qian Shengyan glanced outside the courtyard again, but still did not see Consort Hua's carriage. Suddenly, she had an idea.
She decided to help Ulanara.
Whoever gets their hands on Hongshi, this hot potato, will suffer misfortune.
It was a pity that Ulanara's plan hadn't worked out. It would have been inappropriate for Qian Shengyan to force Hongshi on her. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Your Majesty, it is not appropriate for Consort Xiang to continue living here. I would like to ask Your Majesty to move her to Yongshou Palace."
"You can decide this matter yourself," Yinzhen said indifferently.
Moreover... he was actually getting a little impatient.
Today's matter is neither a big deal nor a small matter. Even if Consort Xiang, with her rank, were truly killed by Consort Qi, Yinzhen could not do anything about it for the sake of the Third Prince. Moreover, Consort Xiang was not a real Consort.
She was just an unnamed palace maid, yet she was injured and disfigured, and the Empress and the Imperial Concubine even came. Yinzhen felt that this was making a mountain out of a molehill. Now that Consort Xiang's fate had been decided, he simply made the final decision: "Consort Qi's palace was not strictly managed, so she was confined for three months as a warning to others. Consort Xiang dared to injure herself, so she is demoted to a palace maid and will serve the Imperial Concubine in Yongshou Palace."
"Your Majesty!" Ulanara had gained absolutely nothing, and her heart was bleeding with hatred. What a brilliant move it had been, but first, Li Shi foolishly brought her directly to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, then she was demoted without favor, and now she had even committed suicide...
Is it easy for her to find someone with Xiang'er's looks?
"What is it, Your Majesty?" Yinzhen's impatience was undisguised.
Having been with him for many years, Ulanara knew that it was not the right time to continue arguing, but she was truly unwilling! She hadn't even gotten Hongshi, and now Xiang'er, whom she had finally found, had been lost like this. How could she be willing to accept this!
"Your Majesty, let's leave aside for now what exactly happened today and why Xiang'er was injured so badly, but it did happen at Zhongcui Palace." Qian Shengyan said in a low voice, "Although the matter did not involve the Third Prince, it would not be good if others found out."
"Your Majesty, as Empress, I have the responsibility to discipline the concubines and also to educate the princes." Ulanara immediately stepped down. "I am deeply troubled by what happened at Zhongcui Palace. Fortunately, Hongshi has been studying diligently lately, so I hope he won't be affected. Otherwise, I would be extremely sorry for the Third Prince."
“You are the mother, and he is the son. What is there to be ashamed of?” Yinzhen’s tone softened slightly. He glanced at Consort Qi, who was weeping, and frowned. In the end, he also felt that she had embarrassed Hongshi. “Fine, during the time Consort Qi is confined, let the Third Prince go to Changchun Palace to pay his respects.”
"Yes!" The surprise came so suddenly that Ulanara almost lost her composure. She even looked at Qian Shengyan gratefully, while Qian Shengyan smiled and nodded slightly at her.
Come on, Ulanara clan, get Hongshi under your name soon!
"Let's go see what Hongshi is doing." Compared to the concubines, Yinzhen naturally valued his son more. He beckoned to Qian Shengyan and then glanced at Ulanara. "Empress, shall we come along?"
Go see Hongshi! Ulanara was naturally willing! She nodded demurely: "I haven't seen Hongshi for two days, and to be honest, I miss him a little."
Qian Shengyan was somewhat worried. Shan Xiu hadn't appeared at all. Could these two be fooling around in the Prince's residence in broad daylight?
"Your Majesty!" Li cried out. Yinzhen turned and glanced at her, his brows furrowing slightly. "You shall remain in your quarters. If you have nothing to do, copy some scriptures to calm your mind." Seeing that Li was covered in blood and tears, his expression grew even more impatient. "Look at the state you've become!"
Li choked for a moment, then collapsed to the ground, not daring to say another word.
"Your Majesty, we are willing to help Consort Xi move the palace maid Xiang'er over there," Guo said softly, mustering her courage.
This was a minor matter, and Yinzhen didn't refuse her request. He simply waved his hand and led Ulanara and Qian Shengyan to the prince's residence.
Ulanara was probably surprised that things would have such a good ending, and she was in a good mood. On the way, she made conversation with Yinzhen and said, "It's quite close to the Prince's Residence from the Eastern Six Palaces."
Qian Shengyan: "..."
Yinzhen hummed in agreement, took two steps, then looked back. Both women were staring at him with puzzled expressions. He shook his head and continued walking forward.
In the shadows, two people dressed as eunuchs were embracing each other.
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