Upon hearing her master mention Consort Qi, Qianxue shut her mouth.
In February, Hongshi was adopted by Prince Lian, Yunsi, because of his youthful indulgence and careless behavior.
After the imperial decree was issued, the entire harem knew about it, and Consort Qi immediately went to the Empress to plead for mercy.
But how could the Empress do something that would displease the Emperor? She didn't even bother to see Consort Qi.
Then Consort Qi approached Consort Xi and herself one after the other.
Originally, she almost wanted to plead with the Emperor, but before she could speak, the Emperor went to Changchun Palace first.
It is unknown what the two said, but Qi Fei became completely quiet after that, and now she has closed her door to see no one.
“A son is no longer under his mother’s control once he grows up. If the Emperor wants him to go, then let him go. We can’t keep him confined in the palace forever.”
"Your Majesty's words make you sound old."
"You can't deny getting old. Haven't you seen the young and beautiful women around the Emperor now? They're far superior to us."
"You sound like you're jealous."
Before Qianxue could even open her mouth to comfort her mistress, a deep male voice came from the doorway.
"Your Majesty, I (your humble servant) greet you. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
"Get up."
Yinzhen smiled and stepped forward to help Geng Youran up.
"Did Hongzhou come by just now?"
"Your Majesty, you are asking a question you already know the answer to."
"That brat, I originally intended for him to dine with you, but he ran off so quickly."
“Hongzhou was thinking of taking more documents, so he left first, and I didn’t try to stop him.”
"I was afraid you would worry about him."
"Royal children have nothing to fear from these things. A little experience is good for them."
Yinzhen nodded in satisfaction. If we're talking about personality, he still liked Geng Youran the most.
The two have been together for over a decade. Although they don't see each other every day like ordinary couples, their understanding and tacit agreement is no less than that of a married couple.
At the end of the year, Yinzhen specially ordered the Imperial Household Department to rush the production of a fine pearl headdress as a reward for Geng Youran.
"Your Majesty, our Emperor has always been known for his frugality. Your pearl headdress is truly exceptional. I've heard that Consort Ning is quite envious and jealous of it."
"Alright, you won't have much of a chance to wear something this luxurious, so you can put it away for now."
"yes."
Qianxue stuck out her tongue, guessing that her mistress must have been a little jealous when she heard Consort Ning's name.
Although Geng Youran didn't want to admit it, she was indeed jealous.
The Ning Consort who used to fawn over me back then has now been promoted to Ning Consort and has even learned to be sarcastic, and even uses Fu Hui to provoke me.
"Qianxue, you can go out now. I want to rest for a while."
"yes."
After Qianxue left and closed the door, Geng Youran took out a jade pendant from under her pillow.
This jade pendant was secretly brought in by someone before Xinyi passed away last year.
Along with the jade pendant, a letter was also brought in.
Inside is a record of Xinyi's life outside the palace over the years, as well as the origin and function of this jade pendant.
The text states that she received the jade pendant by chance when she visited Guanyun Temple, where the abbot gave it to her.
They said it would be useful in the future.
At first she didn't understand, but she finally understood on her deathbed.
The host was testing her; this jade pendant could allow her to switch back with Geng Youran.
But Xinyi didn't do that.
Because she had promised Geng Youran that she wouldn't go back on her word.
"Although my life has been short, I have been content. I'll leave this jade pendant to you. If one day you wish to leave this place, it may be of use to you."
Geng Youran never imagined that, after so many years, she would have the chance to return to the modern world.
But she still hesitated.
Although she is a modern person with the soul of a modern person who has received many years of modern education, she cannot deny that after coming here, some of her ideas have been gradually assimilated, and now she cannot leave without any regrets.
Since Yinzhen ascended the throne, she has watched one new person after another emerge and gain favor, each one like a flower, while she has gradually lost her luster.
She was confused.
She has even begun to regret her decision to stay back then.
At the same time, they were also laughing at their own naiveté back then, thinking that they would just live on peacefully and indifferently.
The appearance of Consort Ning made her feel a sense of crisis.
Geng Youran kept fiddling with the jade pendant in her hand, then got up to think about it and put it back.
Suppressing those dangerous thoughts in my mind, I lay down on the bed and fell asleep without realizing it.
When she woke up, it was already afternoon.
"Your Majesty, you're awake. You've had a very long sleep."
Geng Youran held onto the bedside with one hand and massaged her temples with the other. She had slept too much and had a headache.
I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm a bit sleepy today.
"Please wash your face. I've brought some snacks for you to eat later."
"Just put it there."
After washing her face with cold water, Geng Youran shivered and instantly woke up.
"Your Majesty, half an hour ago, Huang Li, the maidservant of Consort Xi, came by and said that she would like you to come over once you wake up."
Did she say what the problem was?
"No. But judging from your expression, you should be fine."
Hongli is very busy now. He not only studies culture with Confucian officials such as Ortai, Jiang Tingxi, and Gu Chengtian, but also learns archery from Prince Yunxi and firearms from Prince Zhuang Yunlu.
"Oh, by the way, bring two jars of the rice wine I brewed; the mother and son like to drink it."
"yes."
When the two arrived at Yongshou Palace, Consort Xi, Wanru, was scolding the servants in the room.
"What are you all good for! I'm going to tell the Emperor to throw you all into the Censorate!"
Geng Youran and Qianxue exchanged a glance and quickened their pace to go inside:
"What's wrong? Why are you so angry?"
Wanru stopped when she saw Geng Youran arrive, but her face remained ashen.
"Huang Li, make them kneel at the door! No one is allowed to stand up without my permission!"
"yes!"
Geng Youran gave Qianxue a look, signaling her to go out first, then stepped forward to comfort her:
What's making you so anxious?
"Hongli was injured at the shooting range. These lackeys actually dared to conceal it. If Huangli hadn't been sent to deliver something to Hongli today, they would have continued to keep it a secret!"
"What happened?"
"Alas, Hongli was fine at the shooting range a few days ago, but somehow the bowstring broke and he injured his arm."
"Why haven't I heard Hongzhou mention this before?"
Wanru smiled wryly:
“Hongli is strong-willed, so he must have prevented Hongzhou from saying it.”
"The punishment is fine, the important thing is whether Hongli's injuries are alright?"
"Much better. I told him to rest for a few days, but he didn't listen. He's in class now."
"Don't get too worked up. But you still need to investigate the matter of the bow and arrows thoroughly."
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