In the palace of Consort Yu.
Prince He, Hongzhou, said with a smile, "Mother, my fifth brother and I just came from the Imperial Study."
The Emperor has already decreed that you and the Empress Dowager Xi will be able to leave the palace next month to enjoy your retirement.
Consort Yu immediately stood up and asked, "Hongzhou, are you telling the truth?"
Prince He, Hongzhou, said with a smile, "Mother, don't worry."
It's true, it's the Emperor's word!
Consort Yu was overjoyed. She exclaimed, "That's wonderful! That's wonderful! That's absolutely wonderful!"
Then, she said softly, "Mother really didn't expect good days to come so quickly!"
Hongzhou, your mother has never been to the Prince He's Mansion even once!
Mother, I've always wanted to see what it's like where you live outside the palace.
But, Mother dares not tell you!
Upon hearing this, Prince He Hongzhou felt a pang of sadness.
He quickly smiled and said, "Mother, you should have told me sooner."
Perhaps I can think of a way to let you visit my residence first?
Now you can move into my Prince He's Mansion in a month.
"Mother, please tell me what you need for your place. Your son will prepare everything for you."
Empress Dowager Yu didn't stand on ceremony and listed a whole bunch of things for Prince Hongzhou to prepare for her.
Prince Hongzhou did not disappoint her either, recording everything with a brush pen.
After that, the Empress Dowager Yu's excitement gradually subsided.
She first looked around to make sure the eunuchs and maids who were serving had left, then lowered her voice and said, "Hongzhou!"
Tell your mother why the Emperor suddenly ordered me and Consort Xi to leave the palace to live in luxury.
"Your mother thought that Consort Xi and I would still be a weakness for you and Hongli and stay in the palace?"
Prince Hongzhou pondered for a moment and whispered, "Yes, Mother."
I also thought that the Emperor would allow you and Consort Xi to continue staying in the harem.
I don't know why, but this time the Emperor used the excuse of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager's passing to allow you and Consort Xi to leave the palace and enjoy their retirement.
However, the Emperor's position is now as secure as Mount Tai, so perhaps he wants to bestow favors upon me and my fifth brother.
After all, over the years, my fifth brother and I have made considerable contributions to the previous dynasty.
When Prince Heqin Hongzhou mentioned the merits he had made, Consort Yu couldn't help but nag.
"Ah, you have made a lot of contributions over the years."
Your mother and I, the Empress Dowager Xi, often worried about you in the palace.
Hongzhou, you're doing a little better.
I still vividly remember how displeased Consort Xi's face was when she learned that Hongli had gone to the front lines.
Upon hearing this, Prince He, Hongzhou, said softly, "Mother, the Emperor's own brother, our eighth brother, has gone to the battlefield."
If my fifth brother and I hadn't worked so hard in the previous dynasty...
Believe it or not, the two of us are still only princes, not even a duke.
Then there's no need to even think about bringing you and the Empress Dowager Xi out of the palace to live a life of luxury in your own residence.
Consort Yu was still somewhat skeptical. She whispered, "Didn't your third brother get promoted to a Prince?"
Prince Hongzhou, somewhat speechless, said, "Mother, don't you even know when Third Brother was made a Prince?"
My third brother is much older than my fifth brother and me, and his health has been declining in recent years.
Prince Hongzhou sighed as he finished speaking.
Upon hearing this, Consort Yu whispered, "Hongzhou, do you mean that your third brother, Hongshi, doesn't have much time left?"
Prince Hongzhou nodded.
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