"My lord, what I said is indeed the truth."
Then Li Jingshu gave a wry smile:
“Your Majesty, Ulanara killed my son and tried to cut off the Yong Prince’s lineage. In principle, she should be executed. But you have seen the Emperor’s attitude. He suppressed the matter by punishing Consort De and spared Ulanara’s life. You must understand the meaning behind this.”
Since Li Jingshu had already said all that, Yinzhen naturally couldn't waste the opportunity and had to go along with it.
"Since that's what you think, then I'll do as you say. But I assure you, I will never give Ulanara the opportunity to harm any child, not even one child."
Even without Yinzhen's arrangement, Li Jingshu had already made the arrangements.
In addition, both of them were actually hiding another thought from each other.
Li Jingshu's thoughts, needless to say, were for the sake of Consort Nian.
Yinzhen was also doing this for his own future.
Although few people know the real reason why Ulanara was confined to her quarters, most people are well aware of her current situation.
For this reason, the Ulanara clan also put in a lot of effort.
If he were to release Ulanara and grant her some power, it would be beneficial to his future reputation.
With their own thoughts swirling in their minds, they spent a less than pleasant night.
The following day, after court, Yinzhen paid his respects to Kangxi privately and explained his actions.
"Fourth brother, are you really sure?"
"Your Majesty, I actually spoke with the concubine in the manor last night. She also thinks that this is the right thing to do. After all, the Ulanara clan is a powerful family, and if she is imprisoned for many years, it will not only damage the face of the royal family, but also drive her insane. I don't want to drive her to the brink of despair."
Kangxi continued to ask:
"You've forgotten, she once tried to drive you and all the women in your household to their deaths."
Yinzhen shook his head.
“Father, no matter what, Ulanara gave birth to my eldest son and managed the palace for me for many years. She has worked hard even if she has not made any great contributions. To be honest, I have to admit that I was indeed too soft-hearted.”
Kangxi shook his head. He was not entirely satisfied with Yinzhen's soft-heartedness, but he could understand it to some extent.
However, if Yinzhen does this, then it is not appropriate to entrust him with the following matters.
"Then do it your way, I will not get involved."
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!"
While Kangxi and Yinzhen were talking, Li Jingshu invited Geng Youran and Niohuru Wanru to the back garden inside the Yongqin Prince's Mansion.
"Last night, I pleaded with the Prince on his behalf. As for whether he can release Ulanara, it depends on the Emperor's attitude today."
Geng Youran was somewhat worried about this.
In her memory, watching the excitement was one of Kangxi's perverse hobbies; as long as it was harmless, he would even participate.
"Consort, how is Ulanara doing now?"
Li Jingshu smiled calmly:
"The prince entrusted me with the responsibility of feeding Ulanara, so I naturally couldn't slack off. Although it can't be compared to the past, at least I didn't let her freeze or starve to death."
She was unwilling to do anything that would cause someone to fall into a trap.
At this moment, Geng Youran suddenly burst out laughing.
"Little sister, what are you laughing at?"
Li Jingshu raised her question, and Niohuru Wanru looked at her with a puzzled expression.
"I just thought that Consort Nian's expression after learning that Ulanara had been released must be quite interesting."
Li Jingshu and Niu Hulu Wanru shook their heads helplessly, then smiled at each other.
After returning to his Prince Yong's residence, Yinzhen spent the entire afternoon in his study and did not sleep that night.
"Gao Wuyong, give this to Consort Nian. It's appropriate for her to announce the lifting of Ulanara's confinement."
"Yes, sir."
Gao Wuyong immediately delivered a note to Nian Yunrong as Yinzhen had instructed.
"Consort, Eunuch Gao, who serves the Prince, has arrived."
Nian Yunrong was overjoyed, thinking that Gao Wuyong was sent by the prince to deliver a message to her.
However, Gao Wuyong did come to deliver a message from Yinzhen, but not in the way Nian Yunrong had imagined.
"This servant greets Consort, may Consort be blessed."
"No need for formalities, Eunuch Gao. Qingyan, quickly bring Eunuch Gao a stool."
Gao Wuyong quickly stopped him.
"You're too kind, Consort. His Highness only sent me to deliver a note to you. I must leave as soon as I've delivered it."
As he spoke, Gao Wuyong handed over the note, which Qingyan took and passed to Nian Yunrong.
Nian Yunrong first opened it with doubt, then with surprise, and then with anger.
"Eunuch Gao, does His Highness really intend to release Lady Ulanara?"
"Consort, be careful what you say. The Prince intends to release you."
"But... but why so suddenly? Why didn't the prince discuss it with us? Moreover, the prince even asked me to give her half of my stewardship."
Upon hearing this, Qingyan quickly handed over a cup of tea and gave her concubine a wink.
Nian Yunrong received a reminder from Qingyan and realized that what she had just said had been somewhat revealing.
"Eunuch Gao, does His Highness have any other instructions?"
"Reporting to Consort, the Prince said that you should go and deliver a message first. He will personally explain the rest after he returns to the manor."
Even though Nian Yunrong was unwilling, she had no choice but to do as Yinzhen arranged.
After Gao Wuyong left, Nian Yunrong smashed a third of the porcelain in the room.
Later, Yinzhen and Nian Gengyao each sent some more, but that's another story.
Li Jingshu also learned about the news Gao Wuyong had given Yun Rong last year.
"As you predicted, the Prince really sent Gao Wuyong to find Consort Nian, not you."
Li Jingshu put down the chess piece in her hand, smiled, and said nothing.
Geng Youran and Niohuru Wanru also received the news quickly.
At this moment, Geng Youran and Niu Hulu Wanru were brewing tea in the room when Xiao Anzi rushed in.
"Hey! You little rascal, watch out!"
Because he was too excited and in a hurry, Xiao Anzi bumped into Qianxue as he ran inside.
Xiao Anzi straightened his hat, which had been knocked askew, and continued running inside.
"Your Highnesses, I just saw Eunuch Gao coming out of Consort Nian's courtyard."
Geng Youran and Niohuru Wanru exchanged a glance, thinking that the prince's intentions didn't seem to be pure either.
"We understand. You can go now, but keep an eye on things and don't let strangers get close."
"Yes, sir."
Xiao Anzi went out and closed the door, and Wanru said, slightly agitated:
"Sister, you and Consort Li were right. The Prince really did ask Consort Nian to handle this matter."
Geng Youran picked up the teapot from the stove and poured a cup of tea for her and Wanru respectively, then slowly replied:
"Next, it's up to Consort Nian."
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