A Cai's work The Emperor's Phoenix: Abandoned Concubine The Emperor's Phoenix: Abandoned Concubine Volume 1 Extra 066 If there are enough interests, anyone will betray you...
The Ninth Prince could not understand Feng Qingchen's uneasiness, but he also knew that Feng Qingchen was not a person who would act recklessly. She must have her own intentions for doing this...
It was not until three years later, when the cute baby was taken away by the smart medical kit, that the Ninth Uncle understood why Feng Qingchen was so uneasy at that time...
In that strange world, Mengbao did not have the power of an imperial princess. She was just an ordinary girl. If Feng Qingchen had not taught her a lesson, Mengbao would have definitely gotten into big trouble given her ignorant nature.
However, it’s too early to say this now!
After Meng Bao was forcibly sent to the Imperial Mausoleum by Feng Qingchen to reflect on his mistakes, the Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen lost the mood to play again. They did not delay any longer and went straight back to the capital...
When Naibao heard the news, he was naturally happy and worried. He was happy that his father had returned and someone had saved him from the water and fire, but he was worried about Mengbao.
What did the cute baby do wrong that her mother was so angry that she packed her up and sent her to the imperial mausoleum to reflect on her mistakes?
Naibao admitted that Mengding was a little bold, but Mengbao always knew when to do things, and he didn't cause any big trouble. Besides...
Given Mengbao's identity, they can handle the big trouble he caused. Do they need to send him to the imperial mausoleum to reflect on his mistakes?
Naibao wanted to plead for Mengbao, but when he saw Jiuhuangshu and Feng Qingchen, he couldn't say a word of pleading...
The emperor and the queen mother were in a bad mood. They were probably the ones who felt the most distressed about sending the cute baby to the imperial mausoleum. The queen mother must have had no choice but to make this decision, so...
Naibao decisively shut up and pretended that nothing had happened. He didn't even say a word about the hardships he had endured during this period. He obediently reported his recent movements all the way and greeted everyone considerately, and absolutely refused to listen to Mengbao's affairs.
More than ten days have passed, and the emotions of the Ninth Uncle and Feng Qingchen have stabilized, but they are still very satisfied with their son's thoughtfulness.
That night, after sending away the civil and military officials who had come to pay their respects and packing up a bit, the Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen summoned Naibao to their front.
The Ninth Prince checked and found out how Naibao had handled government affairs recently. He also asked Fu Lin and Cui Haoting about it. The two of them spoke highly of Naibao, which made the Ninth Prince very satisfied. He praised Naibao for a rare occasion:
“You’ve been doing great lately.”
"I don't deserve your praise, father. This is what a son should do." Naibao was naturally happy to receive the praise from his father, but the atmosphere was not right now and he didn't dare to show it at all.
Feng Qingchen laughed and said, "You don't have to be so cautious. Your father and mother are not old enough to vent their anger on you. Mengbao will only stay in the imperial mausoleum for three months and will be back soon."
"Mother..." Feng Qingchen took the initiative to bring up the matter, so Naibao plucked up the courage to ask, "What did Mengbao do that you want to punish her by sending her to the imperial mausoleum?"
The strangest thing is that my father agreed.
Didn't the father always say that he was responsible and the baby just needed to enjoy the good life? Why did he let the baby suffer so much this time? It was hard to understand.
"It's the same mistake I always make." Feng Qingchen picked two things at random. The more Naibao listened, the more confused he became: "Mengbao used to make such mistakes frequently, and you, the Queen Mother, never said anything before."
Meng Bao has always been a liar. Everyone in Xuanyi Valley is used to it, including him...
He has also been tricked by Mengbao many times.
"The past is the past, and the present is now... Mengbao is not a child anymore, and can't be the same as before." The smile on Feng Qingchen's face froze immediately.
Sure enough, she had been too indulgent to Meng Bao in the past, which led to Meng Bao being lawless and thinking that he had done nothing wrong and that the mistakes he made were just harmless little jokes...
"Mother, are you too strict? Valley Master and the others won't mind. They know Mengbao means no harm." Naibao still felt that Feng Qingchen was making a fuss out of nothing and the punishment was too severe.
Before, he just gave the cute baby a little lesson, but the emperor thought it was too heavy. Now...
"Your Valley Master and the others won't mind, but what about others? Will others indulge her? Will those who don't know her identity pamper her for no reason?" Feng Qingchen frowned, still quite majestic. Naibao didn't dare to say anything, but looked at the Ninth Uncle for help.
The Ninth Prince originally thought that Feng Qingchen’s punishment was too severe, but when he heard Feng Qingchen’s uneasiness on the road, the Ninth Prince stood on Feng Qingchen’s side and supported Feng Qingchen’s actions.
"Rong Rui, it's a small matter, we have our own plan, you don't have to worry. She just needs to reflect on her mistakes in the imperial mausoleum for three months, and her life will not be in danger." It's okay to suffer a little, the Ninth Prince is not the kind of person who would let his children suffer, and Naibao suffered just as much back then.
Although talent is important, if you only have talent but don't work hard, even the best talent will be wasted.
Over the past ten years, Naibao has been practicing both literature and martial arts. He gets up before dawn and goes to bed after dark. He practices calligraphy until his wrists are red and swollen, and squats until his calves tremble...
Compared with the milk baby, the cute baby seems to have grown up in a honey jar.
"Father, Mengbao is still young, you don't need to be so strict with her. Besides, as a little girl, she will definitely be scared in such a gloomy place as the imperial mausoleum. She should reflect on her mistakes and move to another place." There was nothing wrong with that, but why did he throw Mengbao into the tomb of the dead? No matter how Naibao thought about it, it felt unlucky.
"She dared to go to the imperial mausoleum in the past, so why would she be afraid now? She sympathizes with Lan Mo, so now she is going to the imperial mausoleum to see if anyone sympathizes with her."
Feng Qingchen said this very coldly, and Naibao knew that he couldn't persuade his mother anymore because his mother was very angry.
Naibao decisively changed the subject: "Mother, this time I went to the imperial tomb of the previous dynasty and got a lot of good things. When you are free later, can you help me take a look? There are many books, and I think they are very useful."
"Really? I'll ask your father to pick them out later, and pick out the ones that are useful first. As for the gold and silver, they'll go into your private vault." Feng Qingchen already knew from the Eighteen Riders how many good things Naibao had gotten, but...
Feng Qingchen never thought about confiscating these things.
The country is the country, and the family is the family. Over the years, the food, clothing and expenses of their family of four were all paid for by Feng Qingchen's property, and no money was used from the national treasury. In other words...
Feng Qingchen has always been the breadwinner of the family. The Ninth Prince, uh... We can't say that he is a soft-hearted person, but we can say that all his money is spent on important matters for the national treasury.
Naibao had known that this would happen. From childhood, he had been exposed to the difference between a country and a family. He was the heir of the empire, and he was the head of the empire, but that did not mean he could do whatever he wanted...
Naibao told Feng Qingchen some more about what they encountered in the imperial mausoleum. Naibao was a thoughtful and good child, and only talked about interesting things. Even the fact that they were almost starving to death seemed just a trivial matter when it came out of Naibao's mouth.
Feng Qingchen knew that Naibao didn't want them to worry, so he was happy to pretend to be confused. Feng Qingchen was a thousand times confident about Naibao, and Naibao was taught very well by the Ninth Emperor's uncle...
"Mother, you don't know how funny Zhai Xiaoming is. Every time he mentions Aunt Zhai, Xiaoming looks like he's about to cry. I've never seen Zhai Xiaoming look so cowardly. He didn't even frown when he was stabbed in the imperial mausoleum."
"Father, although Zhai Xiaoting and Wang Xiaosheng are not good at fighting, they are smart. Yuwen Xiaoyuan and Xiaoming are impulsive, but they are obedient. They cooperate well with these four people. They can achieve twice the result with half the effort. I am very optimistic about them."
"Si Xiaocheng has infinite arm strength. He will definitely inherit Uncle Si Cheng's legacy and become a great archer. I also want Si Xiaocheng to form a great archery camp for me."
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Naibao said a lot, mentioned several of his friends and told them about the arrangements for them. Only Fu Xiaolin and Lan Mo were not mentioned by Naibao.
"Where is Fu Lin's son?" The Ninth Prince did not allow him to escape and took the initiative to mention it.
"Father..." Naibao sighed: "I don't like Fu Xiaolin very much. He is too shrewd and too cunning. I don't see his loyalty."
but……
"That person is very useful, he is capable and talented... Although he is not the best, his overall strength is the strongest." Even if he doesn't like Fu Xiaolin, Naibao has to say that Fu Xiaolin is a talent and he would be reluctant to not use him.
"Loyal? Rongrui, you have to remember that no one is born loyal to you. The Wang family, the Cui family, the Fu family, the Si family, the Yuwen family, and even the Zhai family are not simple families. No matter how simple the children they raise are, they are not stupid. If you want a few of them to be loyal to you, you must use your methods to subdue these people."
"Father, I have confidence in everyone except Fu Xiaolin. Fu Xiaolin's stance is too unsteady." So, even if he thinks he is useful, he is still not at ease using him.
"Your uncle Fu Lin is also such a person, but father dares to defeat him just as well." The Ninth Uncle summoned Naibao to his side and told him in detail how Fu Lin repeatedly betrayed his master and how he climbed up step by step...
Naibao was stunned when he heard this, he had no idea that Uncle Fu Lin had such a glorious past.
"Father, why do you still want to use such a person?" If it were him, he would have killed him long ago.
"Yes, why not. Don't you think your uncle Fu Lin is very useful?" Things that are difficult for others to handle can be easily solved by him. For some shady things, only Fu Lin can come forward...
"It's very useful, but aren't you worried that he will betray you? Uncle Fu Lin is not loyal at all." Naibao said that he would be on guard against Fu Lin in the future, it was too scary...
"Rong Rui, there is no eternal loyalty in this world. It's just whether the price of betrayal is high enough. If the benefits of betrayal are greater, everyone around you will betray you."
Speaking of this, the Ninth Prince inevitably thought of Bu Jingyun again, but the Ninth Prince did not say much to Naibao, but just told him...
"Think about it, who did your Uncle Cui pledge allegiance to first?"
The Cui family first pledged allegiance to the Lan family, and later to Xiling, but in the end they were used by him...
The baby opened his mouth wide, and then closed it obediently...
He understood that everyone is only loyal to himself!